Description
Enjoy a delightful dish of crispy cod paired with fresh asparagus, all enhanced by zesty lemon, ready in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 fresh cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 bunch asparagus (approximately 8–10 thin stalks)
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Rinse the asparagus under cold water, trim tough ends, and pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels.
- Season Your Fish: Generously sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of each cod fillet.
- Heat the Pan: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- Cook the Cod: Place the seasoned cod fillets in the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and flaky.
- Add Asparagus: After flipping the fish, add the asparagus around the edges of the pan to soak up flavors while cooking.
- Finish It Up: Drizzle lemon juice over everything in the skillet, remove from heat, and plate your delicious meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet with asparagus (about 250g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute asparagus with green beans or broccoli for variety. Add minced garlic or chili flakes for an extra flavor kick. For a fresh herb touch, sprinkle parsley or dill before serving.