@therecipecollector: 🐟🍋 Pan-Seared Cod with Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce Tender, flaky pan-seared cod fillets cooked to golden perfection and bathed in a silky lemon garlic butter sauce with fresh herbs. Simple, elegant, and packed with flavor — a restaurant-quality dish made at home 🤍 ⏱ Prep time: 10 minutes 🔥 Cook time: 15 minutes 🍽 Serves: 3–4 ⭐ Level: Easy 🧾 Ingredients Cod 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each), skinless Salt & black pepper 1 tsp paprika ½ tsp garlic powder 2 tbsp olive oil Lemon butter sauce 3 tbsp unsalted butter 3 cloves garlic, minced ¾ cup (180 ml) chicken or fish stock Juice of 1 lemon Lemon slices (for the pan) 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped 👩‍🍳 Instructions 1️⃣ Season the cod Pat the cod fillets dry. Season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. 2️⃣ Sear Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cod fillets and sear 3–4 minutes per side until golden and just cooked through. Remove cod from the pan and set aside. 3️⃣ Make the sauce Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the same skillet. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in stock and lemon juice, scraping up the browned bits. Add lemon slices and simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly reduced. 4️⃣ Finish Return cod to the skillet. Spoon sauce over the fish and simmer 2 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh parsley. 🍽 Serving Suggestions Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables Perfect alongside asparagus or green beans Finish with extra lemon for brightness 💡 Tips & Variations Swap cod for halibut, haddock, or sea bass Add a splash of white wine for deeper flavor For extra richness, stir in a touch of cream 🎉 Final Result Juicy, flaky cod in a buttery lemon sauce that’s fresh, comforting, and irresistibly good — perfect for both weeknights and special dinners 🍽✨ #Recipe #fyp #EasyDinner #fishing #HealthyEating

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