Pan-Seared Lemon Herb Cod with Asparagus

Name: Pan-Seared Lemon Herb Cod with Asparagus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 (6 oz), skin-on cod fillets; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2, thinly sliced lemon; 1 tbsp, leaves picked fresh thyme; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 bunch, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces asparagus; 1 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp lemon juice

Flaky cod fillets cooked with lemon and thyme, served over tender asparagus for a light, elegant dinner.

Cuisine: French

Category: Seafood

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

2 (6 oz), skin-on cod fillets
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2, thinly sliced lemon
1 tbsp, leaves picked fresh thyme
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 bunch, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces asparagus
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

Step 1: Season cod fillets on both sides with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder. Place skin-side down in a cold non-stick skillet.
Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in the skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Cook cod skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until golden and crispy. Flip and cook 3-4 minutes more until fish flakes easily.
Step 3: Remove cod and set aside. Add asparagus to the same skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp.
Step 4: Return cod to skillet with 1 tbsp fresh thyme, 1/2 lemon sliced, and 1 tbsp butter. Cook for 1 minute, then squeeze 1 tbsp lemon juice over top. Toss to coat and serve immediately.