Icelandic

Lemon Pan Seared Icelandic Cod

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Servings

2

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

This is a wonderfully light main course. The fish is light and delicate and the lemon emulsion adds a rich full lemony flavor that compliments any green veggies, rice, or potatoes beautifully!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Icelandic Cod fillet, thick fillet is best
  • Salute Santé! Lemon Grapeseed Oil
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 pinch Maldon salt
  • pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 fresh lemon, juiced
  • 1 Tbsp Salute Santé! Olive Oil
  • 1/2 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 tbsp Salute Santé! Chardonnay Grapeseed Oil
  • 1/2 fresh lemon, zested
  • salt, to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 380°.
  2. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over both sides of the cod.
  3. Grind fresh pepper and sprinkle with Maldon salt on both sides.
  4. Drizzle with 2 Tbsp of lemon grapeseed oil and allow to marinate for 10 minutes.
  5. Add 1 Tbsp of lemon oil to the pan and heat on high then add fish fillets. Sauté 2 minutes.
  6. Remove the pan from the heat and let rest for 30 seconds (best if on a cold surface to release the fillet from the pan).
  7. Turn the fish over and return to heat. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  8. Place the pan in the oven and cook for 7 minutes.
  9. Remove from the oven and let rest for 2 minutes and then serve on warm plates.
  10. Combine all ingredients in shallow sauce pan and bring to a boil.
  11. Reduce the heat and simmer to reduce. About 3 minutes.
  12. Pour over fish, chicken or rice.
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