Visible Light Lemon-Dill Cod with Asparagus

Name: Visible Light Lemon-Dill Cod with Asparagus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 4 (6 oz each) cod fillets; 1 bunch (12 oz) asparagus; 1 medium lemon; 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 cloves minced garlic; 1 tbsp butter; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Pan-seared cod fillets with a zesty lemon-dill sauce, served alongside tender asparagus spears.

Cuisine: Seafood

Category: Seafood

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 20 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

4 (6 oz each) cod fillets
1 bunch (12 oz) asparagus
1 medium lemon
2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tbsp butter
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Pat 4 cod fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Trim woody ends from 1 bunch asparagus (12 oz) and cut into 2-inch pieces.
Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add asparagus and cook for 5-6 minutes until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a plate.
Step 3: Add 1 tbsp olive oil to the same skillet. Sear cod fillets for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and flaky when tested with a fork.
Step 4: Reduce heat to medium, add 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in 2 tbsp chopped dill, 1/2 medium lemon's juice, and 1 tbsp butter. Simmer for 1 minute until sauce thickens slightly. Pour sauce over cod and asparagus.