| Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 20 mins | Difficulty: Medium | Serves: 6 |
| kcal | fat | saturates | carbs |
| 435 | 35g | 19g | 1g |
| sugars | fibre | protein | salt |
| 1g | 0g | 27g | 0.9g |
Why I Love British Pan-Fried Cod with Lemon and Herb Butter
Here we are again, food lovers, and today we are embarking on a culinary journey to the British Isles. Truth be told, I am undeniably smitten by this recipe; Pan-Fried Cod with Lemon and Herb Butter, a wholesome meander through flavour that takes us far from my native Nebraska. Whilst this dish may contrast the hearty corn casseroles and beef stews that regularly grace dinner tables back home, I believe good food knows no borders. [Look at this beauty right here](https://yourgourmetguru.com/wp-content/uploads/PanFried-Cod-with-Lemon-and-Herb-Butter.png)!
The Global Kitchen
They say variety is the spice of life, and our kitchen should be no different. Cooking a British dish allows me to expand my culinary horizons, drawing inspiration from [Jamie Oliver](https://www.jamieoliver.com/), a British chef known for his simple and delicious meals. Bringing forth a Pan-Fried Cod with Lemon and Herb Butter recipe inspired by British culinary genius may seem a far cry from my church suppers back in Nebraska, but that’s the exciting bit. Cooking is a culmination of all my experiences and passions, uniting the exotic with the familiar.
Why this Recipe Excites Me
The aromatic blend of fresh parsley, chives, and garlic resting atop a perfectly pan-fried piece of cod is a sensory treat. When you take that first, perfect bite, you’ll taste the crisp skin, tender flaky cod and the lemony herbaceous butter that makes this dish sing. The beauty of it is the recipe’s boxed simplicity. Light olive oil, required for pan-frying the fillets, allows the true star of the show, the cod, to shine. The lemon juice mixed with softened butter, fresh herbs and garlic concocts a bright and bold concoction, making this dish a zesty dance across your waiting palate.
Pairing Ideas
This Pan-Fried Cod with Lemon and Herb Butter pairs well with a side of creamy mashed potatoes or your preferred vegetable medley. Its fresh, zesty nature would complement a robust red wine or a well-balanced white. And should your taste buds be inclined, feel free to swap the cod for haddock or pollock, reinterpreting the British classic to suit your preference.
Ultimately, this Pan-Fried Cod with Lemon and Herb Butter recipe encompasses what I love about cooking: the beautiful collision of cultures right in your own kitchen. From the hearty midlands of Nebraska to the seafood rich coastlines of Britain, we get to taste the world. So, foodies, grab your forks and let’s tuck in!
What You’ll Need
- 6 cod fillets (around 4 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- Zest and juice of 2 lemons
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 lemon wedges, for serving
Method
Step One
First, make sure to pat dry your cod fillets and season them with salt and pepper to taste.
Step Two
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the cod fillets to the pan and cook for approximately 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the fish is opaque and can be easily flaked with a fork. When done, remove the fillets from the pan and set them on a serving plate.
Step Three
In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, chives, and minced garlic until well-combined.
Step Four
Top each fillet with a generous amount of the lemon and herb butter and let it melt on the warm fish.
Step Five
Finally, serve each fillet with a fresh lemon wedge. Enjoy your pan-fried cod with lemon and herb butter!
