Easy Pan-Seared Cod Filets with Romesco Sauce
Pan Seared Cod is a blank canvas for your favorite rice, potato, and vegetable side dishes. It can be paired with just about any sauce, from Romesco to beurre blanc, and is easily enhanced with garlic and fresh herbs. All you need are fresh cod fillets, kosher salt, black pepper, and a little oil and butter. Ready in less than 10 minutes!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 277kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 (6 oz) cod fillets, about 1-inch thick
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 Tbsp light neutral oil, such as grapeseed oil
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup romesco sauce
Instructions
- If you haven't already, make our romesco sauce.
- Prepare the cod. Pat cod fillets dry with a paper towel, then season on both sides with 1 tsp Kosher salt and ¼ tsp black pepper.
- Pan sear the cod. Heat 2 Tbsp oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet until just barely smoking. When hot, add seasoned cod fillets, leaving a little space between each. Cook until light golden brown and the fish releases easily from the pan, about 3-4 minutes. Use a fish spatula to carefully flip each piece of cod over. Add 3 Tbsp unsalted butter to the pan, and as soon as it begins to melt, use a spoon to base some of the butter over the cod. Cook for a total of 3 minutes on the second side.
- Garnish, then serve. Transfer cod fillets to one large serving tray or individual plates, then spoon some of the romesco sauce on top. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, then serve immediately!
Notes
- Note: Nutrition facts exclude romesco sauce.
- Make ahead & storage: Season cod up to 1 day ahead, but cook fresh. Enjoy within 1 day of purchase and refrigerate cooked leftovers up to 3 days. Reheat gently.
- Freezing: Freeze cooled cod fillets up to 3 months. Thaw overnight before reheating.
- Tip: Leftovers are great in fish cakes.
Nutrition
Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.1g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 674mg | Potassium: 707mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 331IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg
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