Cisco Minnow Pan-Seared Cod with Lemon-Dill Butter
A delicate pan-seared cod fillet with bright lemon and fresh dill, inspired by fishing lures from vintage estate collections. This seafood-inspired seafood ready in about 22 minutes pairs (6 oz each) cod fillets, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 315 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 (6 oz each) cod fillets
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh dill
- 1 clove garlic
Instructions
- Step 1: Pat the 4 cod fillets dry, then season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Dredge each fillet in 2 tbsp all-purpose flour, shaking off excess.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add cod and cook 3 minutes per side until golden brown and flaky.
- Step 3: Remove fish and set aside. Add remaining 2 tbsp butter and 1 minced garlic clove to the skillet, cooking 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 4: Squeeze juice from 1 lemon (2 tbsp) into the skillet, then stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill. Simmer 1 minute until sauce thickens slightly.
- Step 5: Return cod to skillet, spooning sauce over top. Cook 1 minute more until sauce coats the fish.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Cisco Minnow Pan-Seared Cod with Lemon-Dill Butter take to make?
Total time is about 22 minutes (10 min prep + 12 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Cisco Minnow Pan-Seared Cod with Lemon-Dill Butter?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep (6 oz each) cod fillets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Cisco Minnow Pan-Seared Cod with Lemon-Dill Butter?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Cisco Minnow Pan-Seared Cod with Lemon-Dill Butter for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Cisco Minnow Pan-Seared Cod with Lemon-Dill Butter?
Seafood seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Made this for my family and everyone asked for the recipe.
- ★☆☆☆☆
Didn't come together the way I expected. Flavors were flat.
