Lemon-Garlic Herb Crusted Cod with Lemon-Dill Sauce

Name: Lemon-Garlic Herb Crusted Cod with Lemon-Dill Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 4 (6 oz each) Cod fillets; 2 tbsp Olive oil; 1 medium Lemon; 3 cloves Garlic; 2 tbsp Fresh parsley; 1 tbsp Fresh dill; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Black pepper; 2 tbsp Butter

Cod fillets pan-seared with a zesty lemon-garlic herb crust and served with a bright lemon-dill sauce for a fresh, light dinner.

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Category: Seafood

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 12 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

4 (6 oz each) Cod fillets
2 tbsp Olive oil
1 medium Lemon
3 cloves Garlic
2 tbsp Fresh parsley
1 tbsp Fresh dill
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Black pepper
2 tbsp Butter

Instructions

Step 1: Pat 4 cod fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. In a small bowl, mix the zest and juice of 1 medium lemon, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place cod fillets skin-side down and cook for 6-7 minutes until skin is crispy and golden. Flip and cook for 3-4 minutes until fish is opaque and flakes easily.
Step 3: Remove cod from skillet. Add 2 tbsp butter to the skillet and swirl to melt. Add the remaining lemon juice from 1 medium lemon and 1 tbsp chopped dill. Simmer for 1 minute until sauce thickens slightly.
Step 4: Drizzle sauce over cod and serve immediately.