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Here I’ll share with you one of the easiest and most delicious ways to serve cod for dinner!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n If you’re ever stuck for ideas on how to serve fish for a quick and easy dinner, this recipe is a no-brainer. Follow me…<\/p>\n Baking is a great option for cod, as is poaching and steaming. However today we’re going to pan-fry it. The sauce is made in the pan, so it makes sense to cook the cod in there too. Pan frying the cod also ensures you get a nice golden coating on it.<\/p>\n I use cod fillets<\/strong> but you could use cod loins if you’d prefer. You’ll want to make sure the cod is skinless and boneless<\/strong> too.<\/p>\n I love giving the cod a light coating of seasoned flour before frying it. This will help it build up a thin golden crust<\/strong>, which in turn helps absorb the sauce<\/strong> and encourage it to stick to the cod.<\/p>\n I use a combination of butter and oil; the butter adds a rich flavour, whilst the oil helps prevent the butter from burning. You’ll want to use a non-stick pan – cod is very delicate and can break apart if it sticks to the pan.<\/p>\n Process shots: pat the cod dry (photo 1), coat in seasoned flour (photo 2), fry both sides then remove (photos 3&4).<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n The sauce is incredibly simple and consists of 4 main ingredients:<\/p>\n I also like to incorporate the resting juices from the cod for an extra boost of flavour. But I guess this is more of a ‘free’ ingredient!<\/p>\n The sauce shouldn’t take long to thicken, just gently simmer and stir away and as the stock reduces, you’re left with a nice glossy, buttery sauce. The sauce might be quite thin at first, but when you add the cod back in, the floured exterior helps thicken the sauce.<\/p>\n Process shots: very garlic (photo 1), add stock and butter (photo 2), melt butter then add parsley (photo 3), simmer then add cod (photo 4).<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n The flesh should be opaque right the way through. It should also easily flake with a fork.<\/p>\n Definitely stay on the side of caution when you fry it because it’ll carry on cooking slightly as it rests and when added back to the pan. It’s always better to have it slightly undercooked as you can simmer it for a couple of minutes to finish it off if you need to. If in doubt, just gently ply open the centre with two forks to check the doneness.<\/p>\n It does end up fairly garlicky, which may be surprising as you\u2019re only using 2 garlic cloves and some garlic powder in the batter. Even if you absolutely love garlic, I\u2019d stick with the measurements provided, at least for the first time.<\/p>\n The sister recipes to this is my\u00a0Garlic Butter Pork Chops<\/a>, Garlic Butter Salmon<\/a> and Garlic Butter Chicken<\/a>\u00a0so do give them a go if you fancy!<\/p>\n When it comes to serving the salmon, you\u2019ll want to add a\u00a0lemon wedge<\/strong> to each plate. A squeeze of lemon juice will cut through the richness of the sauce and finish everything off nicely. Here I’ve served with some boiled baby potatoes alongside some green beans, but check out my Side Dishes<\/a> for more inspo!<\/p>\n Alrighty, let’s tuck into the full recipe for this garlic butter cod shall we?!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Pan Fried Cod<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
What kind of cod should I use?<\/em><\/h3>\n
Dredging the cod through flour<\/h3>\n
Pan-frying the cod<\/h3>\n
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Garlic Butter Sauce for Cod<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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Sauce consistency<\/h3>\n
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Garlic Butter Cod FAQ<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
How do I know when the cod is cooked?<\/em><\/h3>\n
How do I prevent the cod from overcooking?<\/em><\/h3>\n
How garlicky is the sauce?<\/em><\/h3>\n
Can I use a different protein instead?<\/em><\/h3>\n
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Serving Garlic Butter Cod<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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How to make Garlic Butter Cod<\/span><\/strong> (Full Recipe & Video)<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n