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    Recipes » Main Course Recipes » French Main Courses

    Pan Roasted Cod with Fresh Herbs and Lemon

    Published: Oct 24, 2015 · Modified: Aug 6, 2020 by Marissa Stevens · 8 Comments

    Gluten FreeLow CarbPaleoWhole30Pescatarian

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    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.

    Cod with Butter Lemon Parsley Chives Shallots

    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). And if you're a cod lover like me, don't miss this Parmesan Baked Cod recipe.

    Pan Roasted Cod with Fresh Herbs and Lemon

    Marissa Stevens
    I've written this recipe to serve two, but adjust the amounts to serve as many hungry people as you happen to have.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Main Course
    Servings 2 people
    Calories 69 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 1 shallot finely chopped
    • 2 6-ounce true cod fillets
    • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh chives
    • ½ 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 ½ lemon over fillets and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
    • Sprinkle with chives and serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 69kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 53mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 399IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe?I'd love to see it! Tag me on Instagram at @pinchandswirl or leave me a comment and rating below.

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    1. KevinIsCooking says

      November 04, 2015 at 10:55 pm

      Beautiful, simple and looks amazing. Fish shouldn't smell fishy, right? I made your potatoes the other night and they were superb, too.

      Reply
    2. Sonali- The Foodie Physician says

      October 26, 2015 at 3:43 pm

      I am literally salivating over that first picture! I love, love, love seafood and this looks like absolute perfection to me 🙂

      Reply
    3. mila furman says

      October 26, 2015 at 7:49 am

      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!

      Reply
    4. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

      October 25, 2015 at 3:31 pm

      I always feel that seafood is served best when it's simple! Just like this Marissa! 😀

      Reply
    5. Mon Petit Four (@byMonPetitFour) says

      October 25, 2015 at 12:08 am

      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!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        October 25, 2015 at 3:04 am

        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. 🙂

        Reply
    6. Dorothy Dunton says

      October 24, 2015 at 9:51 am

      Hi Marissa! Simple and simply elegant! 🙂

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        October 25, 2015 at 3:03 am

        awww, thank you Dorothy. 🙂

        Reply

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