Pan-Seared Irish Cod with Parsley and Dill Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-08 · Updated 2026-05-08

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Fresh cod fillets pan-seared to flaky perfection and finished with a bright herb butter inspired by Ireland’s coastal flavors. This Irish-inspired St. Patrick’s Day recipe, ready in about 18 minutes, pairs cod fillets, skin removed, salt, black pepper, freshly ground for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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: 8 min Serves 4 Irish cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 fillets (6 oz each) cod fillets, skin removed
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
4 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
1 tbsp lemon juice
4 lemon wedges, for serving

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 cod fillets (6 oz each) with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add cod fillets to the pan and cook without moving for 4 minutes until the bottom is golden and opaque halfway up the sides.
Step 3: Carefully flip the fillets and cook for an additional 3 minutes until fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Step 4: Remove pan from heat and add 4 tbsp unsalted butter, 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley, 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill, and 1 tbsp lemon juice to the pan. Spoon the melted herb butter over the cod fillets to coat and infuse flavor.
Step 5: Transfer cod to serving plates and garnish with lemon wedges. Serve immediately.