Monday, April 8, 2019

Pan Fried Cod in a Citrus and Basil Butter Sauce


An easy and tasty spring time meal of pan fried cod in a light citrus butter sauce and fresh basil. This is a healthy and delicious dinner option!

An easy and tasty spring time meal of pan fried cod in a light citrus butter sauce and fresh basil. This is a healthy and delicious dinner option!

INGREDIENTS

  • 1-1 1/2 pounds white cod filets
  • 3 oranges
  • 1 lemon
  • 1/2 cup olive oil divided
  • Fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
  • Salt and black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Lay the cod filets in a shallow pan or baking dish.
  2. Zest 1 orange and 1 lemon and add zest to the fish.
  3. Squeeze the juice from the orange and lemon you just zested and add to 1/4 cup of the olive oil.