Pecan Free Lemon Butter Cod
Bright, buttery, and weeknight-easy, this pan-seared cod is the kind of dish that feels far more impressive than the effort it takes. The fillets get a golden sear in garlic-infused oil before a quick lemon butter sauce comes together right in the same skillet — minimal cleanup, maximum flavor. That sauce is the real star: browned butter, fresh lemon juice and zest, scallion tops, parsley, and a pinch of red pepper flakes if you want a little heat. Everything in this recipe is straightforward and tree-nut-free by nature, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out. Cod is a wonderfully mild, flaky fish that soaks up the tangy, nutty sauce beautifully, making every bite feel rich without being heavy. Serve it straight from the pan with an extra lemon wedge and you've got a restaurant-quality plate on the table fast.
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4 servings
- 4 cod fillets (6 oz each), about 1 inch thick
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp garlic-infused oil
For the sauce
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp scallion green tops, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
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 salt and black pepper.
- 2
Heat the garlic-infused oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the cod fillets presentation-side down and cook, undisturbed, for 3–4 minutes, until the underside is golden and the fish releases easily from the pan.
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