Crispy Skinned Cod with Zingy Lime and Dill Butter
A heart, warm and comforting winter cod dish that is simple and quick to prepare.
Ingredients
- 2 skin on cod portions
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 garlic clove finely chopped
- 1 handful dill chopped
- 1 lime juiced and zested
- salt and pepper to taste
- 50 g unsalted butter softened
- roast potatoes and sautéed spinach to serve
Instructions
- Mix the softened butter with the dill, garlic, lime zest and juice, salt and pepper and set aside. This can be made a few days in advance and kept in the fridge.
- In a frying pan, heat 1 tbsp of vegetable oil over a medium heat. Once the oil is up to temperature, place the cod skin side down and cook for 6-8 minutes or until the skin has gone crisp. Turn the fish over and cook for 3 minutes. Add the lime butter to the pan, then remove from the heat.
- Once the butter has melted, lift the fish onto serving plates and generously spoon over the melted butter from the pan.
- Serve with roast potatoes, wilted spinach and a sprig of dill.
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