Pan-Seared Cod with Lemon Aioli

4.8
(5)
5 Reviews
1 Photo

This lovely pan-seared cod with an easy, homemade lemon aioli cooks exceptionally fast. Pair with oven roasted vegetables and couscous for a fast, but filling weeknight meal.

By TheDailyGourmet
Published on February 15, 2024
seared cod fillet with lemon aioli on plate with rice and mixed vegetables
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
Jump to Nutrition Facts
Cook Mode (Keep screen awake)

Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

Lemon Aioli:

  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise

  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice, or more to taste

  • 1 teaspoon finely grated garlic

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 teaspoon milk, or more as needed

Cod:

  • 4 (6 ounce) cod filets

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Directions

  1. For lemon aioli: Stir mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice, and grated garlic together in a small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Thin to a drizzling consistency with milk.

  2. For fish: Pat fish dry with a paper towel. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle both sides of cod with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

  3. Add cod to the hot skillet and sear until golden brown on both sides and fish flakes easily with a fork, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to serving plates, and serve with lemon aioli.

    Cook’s Note

    Garlic must be very finely grated. I used a microplane grater.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

284 Calories
13g Fat
1g Carbs
39g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 284
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 3g 17%
Cholesterol 104mg 35%
Sodium 252mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 1g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 39g 78%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 428mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.