Pan Fried Cod with Mustard Caper Cream Sauce
Pan Fried Cod with Mustard Caper Cream Sauce is a delightful dish that brings quick, gourmet flavor to your dinner table. This recipe features tender cod fillets seared to perfection, topped with a rich and tangy mustard-caper sauce. Ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions, this dish is not only simple to prepare but also impressive enough to wow your guests. With just a handful of wholesome ingredients, you can create a flavorful meal that is both nutritious and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately four people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
- 1 tablespoon capers (drained and rinsed)
- 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white apple vinegar
- 4 cod fillets (approx. 1.5 pounds total)
- 1/2 cup Wondra flour
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together whole-grain mustard, capers, tarragon, olive oil, and white apple vinegar.
- Heat the mixture in a small saucepan over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes until warmed through. Stir in butter and heavy cream until smooth; set aside.
- Pat cod fillets dry, season with salt and pepper, then coat with Wondra flour.
- Heat canola oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Cook the cod for about 4-5 minutes per side until opaque throughout.
- Serve the cod on plates drizzled with the mustard-caper sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet (approximately 6 oz or 170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg