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Citrus-Infused Basil Love Cod

Enjoy a light, flaky cod fillet pan-fried to perfection, basking in a citrus butter sauce boosted with fresh sweet basil. It's a quick, simple, and tasty dinner choice that's bound to invigorate your senses.
6
58 min
TOTAL TIME
510
CALORIES
$3.35
PER SERVING
Citrus-Infused Basil Love Cod
Directions
12 STEPS
35 min
PREP TIME
23 min
COOK TIME
58 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Lay the cod fillets on a plate and season both sides with salt and pepper.
2
In a shallow dish, mix together the juice and zest of one orange, juice and zest of the lemon, and 1/4 cup of olive oil.
3
Place the cod fillets in the mixture, ensuring both sides are coated. Leave to marinate for 30 minutes.
4
Heat the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
5
Remove the cod from the marinade, shake off the excess and place the fillets in the pan.
6
Cook each side for 4 minutes or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
7
Transfer the cooked cod to a plate and keep warm.
8
In the same pan, melt the butter, add the light brown sugar, and remaining marinade juice.
9
Squeeze in the juice of the remaining orange and let the mixture come to a boil. Keep it at a low boil until the sauce thickens slightly.
10
Remove the pan from heat and stir in half of the shredded sweet basil leaves.
11
Taste the sauce, add extra seasoning if necessary.
12
Pour the sauce over the cooked cod, garnish with the remaining shredded basil, and serve immediately.
Health Info
Macros
13g
CARBS
37g
FAT
31g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
Contains these allergens
MILK
FISH
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I marinate cod overnight?
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