Citrus-Dill Cod with Bitter-Sweet Glaze

Name: Citrus-Dill Cod with Bitter-Sweet Glaze
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 4 (6 oz each) cod fillets; 2 tbsp Aperol; 1 (juice and zest) lemon; 2 tbsp (chopped) fresh dill; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 clove (minced) garlic; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Flaky cod fillets coated in a tangy glaze made with Aperol and dill, finished with a quick pan sauce for a light dinner.

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Category: Seafood

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 8 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

4 (6 oz each) cod fillets
2 tbsp Aperol
1 (juice and zest) lemon
2 tbsp (chopped) fresh dill
1 tbsp olive oil
1 clove (minced) garlic
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Pat cod fillets dry with paper towels, then season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add cod skin-side down (if skin-on) and cook for 3 minutes until golden, then flip and cook for 2 more minutes.
Step 3: While cod cooks, whisk together 2 tbsp Aperol, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 minced garlic clove, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill in a small bowl.
Step 4: Remove cod from skillet, leaving drippings. Add the Aperol mixture to the skillet and simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened and glossy.
Step 5: Return cod to the skillet, spooning the glaze over the top. Cook for 1 more minute to reheat and absorb flavors, then transfer to plates and drizzle with any remaining sauce.