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Skillet Cod, Brown Butter, Capers
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Skillet Cod, Brown Butter, Capers

Twenty minutes, one pan, and the kind of brown butter that hides nothing.

Prep

5 min

Cook

15 min

Total

20 min

Servings

2

Level

Easy

Chef Yahya
Chef Yahya

March 24, 2026

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  1. Step 01

    Pat cod dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Heat neutral oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. Step 02

    Sear cod until golden on the first side, about 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and cook 2 to 3 minutes more until just cooked through.

  3. Step 03

    Transfer fish to warm plates. Lower heat to medium and add butter to the same skillet.

  4. Step 04

    Cook butter until it foams and turns hazelnut brown, then add capers and garlic for 20 seconds.

  5. Step 05

    Turn off the heat and stir in lemon juice. Spoon the brown butter over the cod immediately.

  6. Step 06

    Finish with chopped parsley and serve right away.

Skillet Cod, Brown Butter, Capers

Skillet Cod, Brown Butter, Capers

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