It takes under 10 minutes to get restaurant-quality flavor! Serve it with the pan juices drizzled over the top and well—we think you’ll be pleasantly surprised by this one, too. More with cod? Try 15 Cod Recipes Everyone Will Love.
Cod fillets (wild caught if possible) Olive oil Butter (or more olive oil, for dairy-free) Spices: smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, celery seed Lemon juice Salt
Use your largest skillet. This gives enough space for 4 fillets. You can use cast-iron, stainless steel or non-stick for this recipe. A combination of olive oil and butter adds flavor. Pan frying with both types of fat adds depth. (For dairy-free you can use all olive oil.) Cover with the magic seasoning blend. More on this below. Pan fry 2 minutes, then flip and fry 2 more. You’ll know when it’s done when it starts to flake when you prick it with a fork.
Spice blend: The spices are a blend that’s based on our Magic Seafood Seasoning blend, but simplified. Smoked paprika is the key! This Spanish version of paprika brings a bright red color and a hint of smokiness into each bite. When you buy a jar, you can use it up with these Best Smoked Paprika Recipes. If you can’t find it, you can use standard paprika: but smoked is much better.
Cajun cod: Try it with 1 to 2 tablespoons of this spicy homemade Cajun seasoning (then use ¾ teaspoon salt). Blackened cod: Sprinkle on 1 to 2 tablespoons Blackened seasoning, a more mild blend that still preserves the Cajun flavor (and use ¾ teaspoon salt).
Broccoli: Try parmesan broccoli or roasted broccoli. Or, go even more elegant with roasted broccolini or a broccolini salad. Mixed vegetables: These sauteed vegetables are colorful and easy: a total treat! Asparagus: This baked asparagus with parmesan would pair nicely. Potatoes: Try it with baked potato wedges or parmesan potato wedges, a baked potato, or even dill potato salad. Salad: Crisp salads like celery salad, fennel orange salad or arugula beet salad work well.
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