North Sea Crispy Pan-Seared Cod with Lemon Dill

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Perfectly crisp-skinned cod fillets with bright lemon-dill sauce, echoing the fresh seafood offerings of Brussels' coastal-inspired restaurants. This Belgian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs Cod fillets, Olive oil, Lemon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 260 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Belgian cuisine 260 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat cod fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/4 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp lemon zest.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place cod skin-side down and cook undisturbed for 5-6 minutes until skin is golden and crisp.
  3. Step 3: Flip cod, add 1 minced garlic clove and 1 tbsp fresh dill to the skillet. Reduce heat to medium, cook for 3-4 minutes until fish is opaque and reaches 145°F internal temperature, then spoon melted butter and lemon juice over top.
  4. Step 4: Transfer to plates immediately, spooning any lemon-dill butter sauce from the skillet over the fish.

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