Emulsifier Free Cod with Brown Butter and Herbs
Total time25 min
Prep time10 min
Cook time15 min
4.9(15)
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4 servings
- 4 cod fillets (6 oz each), skin-on or skinless
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For the brown butter
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced
- ¼ tsp salt
For serving
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the cod fillets thoroughly dry with paper towels, then season both sides evenly with the 1/2 tsp salt.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch stainless steel or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the cod fillets and cook undisturbed for 4–5 minutes, until the underside is deep golden and releases cleanly from the pan.
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