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Lemon Butter Cod Cubes with Dill Cream Sauce

Lemon Butter Cod Cubes with Dill Cream Sauce

A delicious and creamy lemon butter cod dish, perfectly paired with a fresh dill sauce. Ideal for a quick yet impressive meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Cod fillets, cut into cubes
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 Lemon, zest and juice
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Lemon wedges, for serving
  • Fresh dill sprigs, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Spatula

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat until melted and hot.
  2. Season the cod cubes with salt and pepper. Add the cod to the skillet in a single layer, cooking for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the cod from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce the heat to low and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the heavy cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Stir to combine and let the sauce simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until it thickens slightly.
  5. Add the chopped dill to the sauce, stirring well to incorporate. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Return the cooked cod to the skillet, gently tossing to coat the fish with the dill cream sauce. Allow to heat through for 1-2 minutes.
  7. Serve the cod cubes warm, garnished with fresh dill sprigs and lemon wedges on the side.

Notes

For added flavor, consider marinating the cod in lemon juice and dill for 30 minutes before cooking.