Tender pieces of cod are lightly seasoned, coated in flour, and pan-fried until golden before being finished with a rich lemon butter garlic sauce. This quick and flavorful dish is perfect for a weeknight meal and pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, rice, or crusty bread.
- Serves: 4 People
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking: 20 minutes
- Difficulties: supereasy
Ingredients
For Cooking
- 350 grams Cod fillets, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Crushed black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour, for coating the fish
- 4 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 5 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons Garlic, crushed
- 2 teaspoons All-purpose flour, for the sauce
- 1 pinch Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Crushed black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon Fresh lemon juice
For Dressing
Nutritional Information
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Calories
430 kcal -
Fat
28 g -
Carbohydrates
12 g -
Protein
33 g -
Fiber
1 g -
Sugar
0 g -
Sodium
560 mg
Procedure
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15 minutesMark As Complete
Season the fish
Pat the cod pieces dry after washing and place them in a bowl. Season evenly with salt, crushed black pepper, and garlic powder, rubbing the seasoning over every piece. Cover and leave the fish to marinate for about 15 minutes so the flavors can develop before cooking.
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5 minutesMark As Complete
Coat the fish
Spread the flour onto a plate or shallow dish and coat each piece of marinated fish evenly. Shake off any excess flour and arrange the coated pieces on a plate so they are ready to fry. This light coating helps create a delicate golden crust.
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8 minutesMark As Complete
Pan-fry the fish
Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over low to medium heat. Fry the coated cod pieces for about three minutes on one side, then carefully turn them over and cook for another three minutes until golden, crisp, and cooked through. Remove the fish from the pan and set aside on a serving plate.
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5 minutesMark As Complete
Prepare the lemon butter garlic sauce
In the same pan, melt the butter over medium heat before adding the crushed garlic and cooking for about one minute until fragrant. Stir in the flour and cook briefly, then season with a pinch of salt, black pepper, chopped parsley, and chili flakes. Turn off the heat and stir in the fresh lemon juice to keep its bright flavor.
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2 minutesMark As Complete
Finish and serve
Pour the warm lemon butter garlic sauce generously over the fried cod pieces, making sure every piece is coated. Serve immediately while hot with your favorite sides such as mashed potatoes, rice, steamed vegetables, or fresh bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.
