Cod with lemon caper brown butter

Published: 2022-08-21

Last Updated: 2024-05-23

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• fish
• recipes

Info	Amount
Prep Time	5 min
Cook Time	15 min
Yields	2 servings

Ingredients

Pan-fried cod

Quantity	Item
2 filets	fresh cod
1 tsp	Kosher salt
1/2 tsp	black pepper
1 cup	flour
2 Tbsp	butter

Sauce

Quantity	Item
1	lemon
3 Tbsp	butter
1/4 cup	capers
1 Tbsp	caper brine
6 Tbsp	parsley

Directions

1. Season the code with salt and pepper.
   • Evenly dredge with flour, shaking off any excess.
2. Set a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat.
   • Once warm, heat the butter until bubbles appear and subside.
   • Gently lay fish in the pan, cooking for 5 min per side.¹
   • Set aside fish aside to rest in a warm place.
3. Slice lemons into quarters and remove any seeds.
4. In the same pan, place butter and lemon quarters.
   • Cook for 3 min, until a rich, golden-brown colour.
   • Squeeze the juice from the lemons into the butter, then toss to stew.
5. Add the capers, brine, and parsley to the pan.
   • Cook for 30 s, then spoon the sauce over the crispy fish.
6. Serve immediately.

References

1. Original recipe: A Rising Tide