Pan Fried Cod
Affordable and healthy, cod is a mild-tasting white fish that is delicious when pan-fried in butter with Cajun seasonings and garnished with lemon.
Servings: 4
Calories: 157kcal
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cod fillets two 8 ounce pieces cut in half
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 lemon juiced
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onion white part only
Instructions
- Season both sides of cod fillets with Cajun seasoning, pepper, and salt. Set fillets aside on a plate.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, stir in lemon juice and green onion, and cook until onion is softened, about 3 minutes.
- Cook fillets on the preheated pan until browned and flaky, about 3 minutes per side; baste frequently with butter mixture while cooking.
- Allow fillets to rest off the heat for about 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 254mg | Potassium: 557mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1119IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg