Description
A delicious and flavorful blackened cod recipe served with a zesty lemon butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cod fillets
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the blackening seasoning.
- Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels. Rub both sides of the fillets generously with the blackening seasoning.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the seasoned cod fillets to the skillet.
- Cook the cod for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the fish is cooked through and has a nice blackened crust. Remove the cod from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter. Allow it to melt, then stir in the lemon juice.
- Return the cod to the skillet, spooning the lemon butter sauce over the fish. Cook for an additional minute to heat through.
- Serve the blackened cod garnished with chopped parsley and lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, increase the cayenne pepper or add a dash of hot sauce to the lemon butter sauce.
- Serve the blackened cod over a bed of rice or alongside sautéed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg