cod with brown butter and capers

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Portland, OR
Updated on Dec 8, 2015

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

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 400. Bring pot of water to a boil and add pasta of choice. Cook per pasta directions.
  • Step 2
    Cut 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.
  • Step 3
    Measure out cornstarch, garlic salt and pepper onto a plate and mix well. Dredge fish in the cornstarch mixture.
  • Step 4
    Place fish in the heated skillet and don't move for 3 minutes.
  • Step 5
    Turn fish to other side. Remove from heat and place in oven. Oven time will depend on the thickness of the cut of fish.
  • Step 6
    When fish is cooked through, place on a plate and cover with foil. Drain pasta.
  • Step 7
    Add remaining butter to skillet. Stir frequently, allowing butter to brown slightly. Add capers and stir.
  • Step 8
    Plate 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
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Ingredient: Fish
Method: Stove Top

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