Picked up some fresh Wild Pacific Cod (skinless) from Costco yesterday to have for our Good Friday evening meal. Each piece was about ¾-1" thick and I trimmed off the thinner tail end on two of them. I didn't toss that out though and simply flash fried them at the end. I rinsed each piece of Cod under cold running water and then made sure to dry them off completely. This is a very important step to remember, so don't forget!
I seasoned them lightly with salt & pepper only as that Is how I prefer it. Season as you wish though! These pieces were quite big so I used a large non-stick fry pan and did them in two batches.
Preheat your pan on MED heat and add 2 Tbsps of EVOO or the oil of your preference. Swirl the oil in your pan and lay down two pieces. Once in the pan DO NOT MOVE THEM and let them cook for 3 minutes (each side). Have a half of a lemon and 2-3 Tbsps of Butter at the ready. Turn your fish over and add the butter, then squeeze in the lemon. Baste your fish a few times. You'll have enough lemon butter to pour over your fish when plated. All of this takes barely 10 minutes.
Serve the Cod with whatever you like. I made some Wild Rice with mushrooms, onion and orange/yellow/red sweet peppers, and steamed Green Beans.
Your Cod will be perfectly cooked. The evidence is in the pictures!
Enjoy!

I seasoned them lightly with salt & pepper only as that Is how I prefer it. Season as you wish though! These pieces were quite big so I used a large non-stick fry pan and did them in two batches.
Preheat your pan on MED heat and add 2 Tbsps of EVOO or the oil of your preference. Swirl the oil in your pan and lay down two pieces. Once in the pan DO NOT MOVE THEM and let them cook for 3 minutes (each side). Have a half of a lemon and 2-3 Tbsps of Butter at the ready. Turn your fish over and add the butter, then squeeze in the lemon. Baste your fish a few times. You'll have enough lemon butter to pour over your fish when plated. All of this takes barely 10 minutes.
Serve the Cod with whatever you like. I made some Wild Rice with mushrooms, onion and orange/yellow/red sweet peppers, and steamed Green Beans.
Your Cod will be perfectly cooked. The evidence is in the pictures!

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