Q: Can I substitute another type of fish for cod in this recipe?
A: Yes, you can use other white fish like haddock or halibut, but the cooking time may vary.
Q: Is it necessary to marinate the fish with lemon and olive oil?
A: Marinating adds flavor and helps tenderize the fish, but you can skip this step if short on time.
Q: Can I use regular salt instead of sea salt?
A: Yes, but sea salt has a more nuanced flavor that complements the lemon and butter well.
Lemon Milk Flavor Cod Fish Recipe
Notes
- Cod fish: 1 piece
- Lemon: 1
- Black pepper: 1g
- Sea salt: 2g
- Butter: 6g
- Onion: 1/7 of a whole
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Cilantro: 1 root
- Thaw the cod and pat dry with kitchen paper. Rub with lemon.
- Season with black pepper, a pinch of sea salt, and olive oil. Marinate for a while.
- Fry in a non-stick pan until golden brown on both sides.
- Wrap in foil and let rest.
- In the same pan, add onion, garlic, cilantro, and butter. Cook over low heat until fragrant and milky white.
- Turn off the heat and squeeze in half a lemon's juice.
- Add sea salt and mix well.
- Place the seasoned mixture onto the fish, wrap for a minute, then heat in the pan.
- Plate and serve. The tender fish pairs well with the tangy lemon juice and aromatic butter, seasoned with sea salt.
- Rich in omega-3 fatty acids from the cod.
- Contains vitamin C from the lemon.
- Low in carbohydrates and high in protein.