Cod is a wonderful, thick, mild white fish that can be paired with just about any sauce and any flavor combination. It’s a great choice for even the most fish-suspicious eater. For quick and easy meals, fast food does not have to mean chicken nuggets and French fries. Cooking with fish has dinner on the table in about 15 minutes and this recipe is my “go to” for a healthy, fast food dinner any night of the week.
Pan-Seared Cod with Red Pepper Glaze
Ingredients
Four, 6-ounce cod filets
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons grainy mustard
2 tablespoons capers
2 teaspoons red pepper jam
2-4 tablespoons white wine
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Lemon, sliced into wedges (optional)
Directions
- Lightly salt and pepper each cod filet.
- Add olive oil and butter to a saute pan that is large enough to fit 4 cod filets. Heat the saute pan over medium/high heat then add the cod filets. Cook for about 3-4 minutes.
- While fish is cooking, in a small bowl, mix together the mustard, capers, and pepper jam. Add this mixture the pan along with a splash of white wine. Spoon sauce over each filet. Flip the cod over and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- To serve, spoon the sauce over each filet and serve with lemon wedges. Sprinkle with salt and pepper if desired.
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