This lovely pan-seared cod with an easy, homemade lemon aioli cooks exceptionally fast. Pair with oven roasted vegetables and couscous for a fast, but filling weeknight meal.
– 2 tablespoons mayonnaise– 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest– 1 teaspoon lemon juice, or more to taste– 1 teaspoon finely grated garlic– salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste– 1 teaspoon milk, or more as needed --->*
For lemon aioli: Stir mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice, and grated garlic together in a small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Thin to a drizzling consistency with milk.
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For fish: Pat fish dry with a paper towel. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle both sides of cod with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
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Step 3
Step 3
Add cod to the hot skillet and sear until golden brown on both sides and fish flakes easily with a fork, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to serving plates, and serve with lemon aioli.
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Garlic must be very finely grated. I used a microplane grater.