Pan-Fried Cod with Lemon Butter Sauce

This Pan-Fried Cod with Lemon Butter Sauce is a simple yet elegant dish that’s ready in under 20 minutes. The tender, flaky cod is perfectly seared to a golden crisp, then drizzled with a bright and tangy lemon butter sauce. It’s light, flavorful, and pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions!

Ingredients

For the Cod:

• 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each), skin removed
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (or vegetable oil)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

For the Lemon Butter Sauce:

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• Zest and juice of 1 lemon (about 2–3 tablespoons juice)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste