Description
A quick and flavorful dish featuring tender cod fillets pan-fried to golden perfection and coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Perfect for an easy weeknight seafood dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 cod fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the cod fillets and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the butter and minced garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the honey, soy sauce, and lemon juice. Cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Return the cod fillets to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to coat and heat through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce overall sodium content.
- Substitute cod with halibut or tilapia if desired.
- Serve with steamed vegetables, rice, or a fresh green salad.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan Fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
