Pan-Seared Cod with Dill and Lemon

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Delicate cod fillets seared to perfection with a fresh dill-lemon butter sauce that complements the fish's natural flavor. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 17 minutes, pairs cod fillets, butter, lemon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 7 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 1 lb cod fillets dry and season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper on both sides. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Add cod to the skillet skin-side down and cook for 4 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 3 minutes until opaque and easily flaked.
  3. Step 3: Remove fish from skillet and keep warm. Add 2 tbsp butter and 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in juice from 1 medium lemon and 1 tbsp fresh dill, then spoon sauce over the cod immediately.

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