“I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.”
-Romans 15:13 NLT
I love a juicy, flavorful fish recipe. I know most family’s go-to fish is salmon, but I wanted to share something a little different and still approachable: cod. Honestly this recipe would be great with any other white fish like a halibut. This Brown Butter Caper Cod is a simple yet sophisticated dish bursting with rich, nutty, and briny flavor. Flaky cod fillets are pan-seared until golden, then drizzled with a mouth-watering brown butter sauce infused with garlic, fresh lemon juice, and the star of the show: briny capers.
I am a big fish and caper fan, and if you’re like me, top this dish with as many capers as you want and even finish with some of the caper juice. The result is a perfectly balanced dish that feels gourmet but comes together in minutes — ideal for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Serve it with roasted potatoes or a light salad for a full, satisfying meal.
Brown Butter Caper Cod
Ingredients
Method
- Clean and skin your cod fillets on a clean cutting board. Portion cod fillets into 6-7 oz portions.
- Pat cod dry with paper towel on both sides. Season with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a skillet, heat the oil and pan-sear cod on medium-low heat until golden brown (about 5-6 minutes per side).
- Flip cod and pan-sear until both sides are golden brown and fish is fully cooked through. Remove cod from skillet and set aside on a plate.
- In the same skillet, heat butter on low heat and stir occasionally until it begins to brown, foam, and have a nutty aroma.
- Take off the heat and sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds before adding lemon juice and capers.
- Drizzle brown butter caper sauce over cod and garnish with fresh lemon wedges and chopped parsley.
