cod with brown butter and capers
This is a super easy, super fast weeknight dinner. It can be adapted for your preference of fish - just take into consideration the thickness of the cut (cod vs. tilapia). Penne, linguine - any pasta works here. You'll start this on the stove top and finish in the oven. Dinner is on the table in 30 minutes!
prep time
10 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
2 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter, divided
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon garlic salt
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 - lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1 pound cod (or fish of choice)
- - pasta of choice
How To Make cod with brown butter and capers
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Step 1Preheat oven to 400. Bring pot of water to a boil and add pasta of choice. Cook per pasta directions.
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Step 2Cut cod in half, making two 1/2 lb portions. Heat a skillet over medium high heat. Add 3 T of the butter and swirl skillet to coat.
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Step 3Measure out cornstarch, garlic salt and pepper onto a plate and mix well. Dredge fish in the cornstarch mixture.
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Step 4Place fish in the heated skillet and don't move for 3 minutes.
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Step 5Turn fish to other side. Remove from heat and place in oven. Oven time will depend on the thickness of the cut of fish.
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Step 6When fish is cooked through, place on a plate and cover with foil. Drain pasta.
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Step 7Add remaining butter to skillet. Stir frequently, allowing butter to brown slightly. Add capers and stir.
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Step 8Plate pasta. Top with fish. Spoon butter caper sauce over the top. Serve immediately.
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Category:
Fish
Category:
Pasta
Category:
Seafood
Culture:
Italian
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#Healthy
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#fast
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#Linguine
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Ingredient:
Fish
Diet:
Diabetic
Diet:
Gluten-Free
Diet:
Wheat Free
Method:
Stove Top
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