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
I've written this recipe to serve two, but adjust the amounts to serve as many hungry people as you happen to have.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
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
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Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add shallots, cook and stir until translucent, about 1 minute.
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Add cod fillets to skillet in a single layer; cook 3-4 minutes per side until opaque in the middle.
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Squeeze the 1/2 lemon over fillets and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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Sprinkle with chives and serve.
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. 🙂