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Pan-fried cod with lemon butter sauce
Pan-fried fish with a simple lemon butter sauce
- Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Cuisine
- Dutch
- Serves
- 4 people
From behind the fish counter
Cooked cod flakes into firm white pieces. Avoid moving the fish while it fries so it holds together.
Method
Quantities for 4 people. Total time includes preparation and any waiting time. Cooking times are a guide: fish thickness and your oven or pan make a difference.
- 1
Boil the potatoes until tender, about 15–20 minutes. Boil the green beans for 8–10 minutes.
- 2
Pat the fish dry, season and coat lightly in flour.
- 3
Heat 25 g butter over a medium heat. Fry the fish for about 3–4 minutes on the first side and 2–4 minutes on the second, until cooked through. Remove from the pan.
- 4
Add the remaining butter and let it turn light brown. Reduce the heat and stir in 1–2 tbsp lemon juice, parsley and optional capers.
- 5
Serve the fish with the sauce, potatoes and green beans.
Easy Ideal for everyday cooking — straightforward steps.
From the supermarket
- 2 tbsp flour
- 75 g butter
- 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley
- 1 tbsp capers (optional)
- 600 g baby potatoes
- 400 g green beans
- Salt and pepper