Golden Lemon-Caper Cod
Tonight, transform your meal with Mediterranean Lemon-Caper Crusted Cod! Fresh, zesty, and full of flavor.
Yield: 4
Materials
- 1 1/2 lb thick cut cod fillet cut into 4-5 pieces
- 4 tbsp fresh lemon juice divided, one tbsp for the fish and 3 tbsp for the sauce
- 2-3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 5 medium cloves garlic chopped
- 2 tbsp capers
- 1/2 cup dry vermouth or dry white wine
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
Seasoned Flour:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 dash cayenne powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- Sprinkle one tablespoon of lemon juice over the cod fillets and set aside for 15-30 minutes.
- In a shallow bowl, mix all seasoned flour ingredients. Dredge the fish in flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook cod for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove fish to a serving dish. In the same pan, cook garlic and capers for 30 seconds. Deglaze with vermouth, boil for 1 minute, then add remaining lemon juice and parsley. Boil again and pour over fish.