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Honey Garlic Pan-Fried Cod

Honey Garlic Pan-Fried Cod: A Deliciously Easy Dinner

This Honey Garlic Pan-Fried Cod recipe is a quick, flavorful dinner option featuring tender cod fillets in a sweet and tangy glaze.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cod
  • 2 fillets Cod flaky and tender
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil can substitute with avocado oil
For the Honey Garlic Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Honey may substitute with maple syrup
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard may substitute with yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice may substitute with lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Paprika adjust to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne adjust to taste
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro may substitute with parsley

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse the cod fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice until smooth. Add paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Place the cod fillets in the pan, cooking for about 4 minutes on each side until golden-brown.
  4. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the cod fillets, allowing them to cook for an additional 2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  5. Remove from heat, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve immediately with rice or roasted veggies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Can freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat gently.

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