Cisco's Crispy Pan-Seared Fish Fillets
Crispy, golden fish fillets with a light lemon-dill crust, served with a side of steamed vegetables for a quick and healthy dinner. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs cod fillets, all-purpose flour, lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, 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
- 2 (6 oz each) cod fillets
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp, chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- for serving lemon wedges
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Instructions
- Step 1: Pat 2 cod fillets (6 oz each) dry with paper towels, then season both sides with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: In a shallow dish, mix 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp fresh dill, then coat each fillet evenly, shaking off excess.
- Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering (300°F), add fillets, and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy, then drizzle with 1 tbsp lemon juice and serve with lemon wedges.
