I still can’t get over how fresh the fish is on Tuesday’s at the Mouton-Duvernet Market. This cod smelled of nothing but the sea.
A hot skillet, a pat of butter, a smattering of chopped shallots and chives, a squeeze of fresh lemon and dinner was done.
For a hearty and delicious autumn meal, serve this fish with a simple green salad and a bowl of Potato Leek Soup or a generous scoop of Gratin Dauphinois (Potato Gratin).
Pan Roasted Cod with Fresh Herbs and Lemon
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time15 mins
Servings: 2 people
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 shallot finely chopped
- 2 6-ounce true cod fillets
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives
- 1/2 lemon
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add shallots, cook and stir until translucent, about 1 minute.
- Add cod fillets to skillet in a single layer; cook 3-4 minutes per side until opaque in the middle.
- Squeeze the 1/2 lemon over fillets and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Sprinkle with chives and serve.
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Beautiful, simple and looks amazing. Fish shouldn’t smell fishy, right? I made your potatoes the other night and they were superb, too.
I am literally salivating over that first picture! I love, love, love seafood and this looks like absolute perfection to me 🙂
Marissa,
I am loving living vicariously through you as you travel through France. I see your pictures everyday and drool and daydream! Oh and this…this just screams Ohhh la la to me! Absolutely fantastic! Enjoy your trip darling!
I always feel that seafood is served best when it’s simple! Just like this Marissa! 😀
Oooh this looks incredible!! Mmmm <3 Nothing compares to the quality of French markets. I love how you always let the main ingredients shine by keeping the rest of the ingredients minimal and deliberate. I can just imagine this cod melting on my tongue!
It’s so true! The markets are incredible – it’s tough to show restraint. And yet, here, it’s so easy to shop every day that I find myself just buying enough for one or two meals. I could get used to this. 🙂
Hi Marissa! Simple and simply elegant! 🙂
awww, thank you Dorothy. 🙂