Pan-Fried Cod Fillets with Lemon Capers

Name: Pan-Fried Cod Fillets with Lemon Capers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 4 (about 6 oz / 170g each) cod fillets; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1, thinly sliced lemon; 2 tbsp, drained capers; 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

Flaky cod fillets with a zesty lemon-caper sauce that cooks in minutes, ideal for busy evenings.

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Category: Seafood

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 12 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

4 (about 6 oz / 170g each) cod fillets
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1, thinly sliced lemon
2 tbsp, drained capers
2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Step 1: Pat 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each) dry with paper towels. Toss with 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a shallow dish until evenly coated.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cod fillets and cook for 4 minutes per side, until golden and easily flake with a fork.
Step 3: Remove cod and set aside. Add 1 lemon (thinly sliced) to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until softened. Stir in 2 tbsp drained capers and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.
Step 4: Return cod to skillet, turning to coat in lemon-caper sauce. Cook for 1 minute more to heat through, then serve immediately.