Pan-Seared Cod with Lemon Caper Butter

Ingredients

• 3 fillets (about 6 oz each) cod fillets
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 large lemon, juiced and zested
• 2 tbsp capers, drained
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• 0.75 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook rice in chicken broth according to package directions; stir in dill and fluff.

2. 2

   Pat cod dry, season with salt and pepper, and lightly dust with flour.

3. 3

   Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear cod 3-4 minutes per side until golden and flaky. Transfer to a plate.

4. 4

   In the same pan, melt butter, then add garlic and capers; cook 1 minute.

5. 5

   Add lemon juice and zest; swirl into a sauce.

6. 6

   Spoon sauce over cod and serve alongside the herbed rice.