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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
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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 fish lover like me, don’t miss my Parmesan Baked Cod and Baked Halibut recipes.

Pan Roasted Cod with Fresh Herbs and Lemon

Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Calories: 69
Servings: 2 people
I’ve written this recipe to serve two, but adjust the amounts to serve as many hungry people as you happen to have.

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 53mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 399IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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8 Comments

  1. KevinIsCooking says:

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

  2. Sonali- The Foodie Physician says:

    I am literally salivating over that first picture! I love, love, love seafood and this looks like absolute perfection to me ๐Ÿ™‚

  3. mila furman says:

    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!

  4. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says:

    I always feel that seafood is served best when it’s simple! Just like this Marissa! ๐Ÿ˜€

  5. Mon Petit Four (@byMonPetitFour) says:

    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!

    1. Marissa says:

      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. ๐Ÿ™‚

  6. Dorothy Dunton says:

    Hi Marissa! Simple and simply elegant! ๐Ÿ™‚

    1. Marissa says:

      awww, thank you Dorothy. ๐Ÿ™‚