# Pan-Seared Cod

A simple recipe for perfectly pan-seared cod that tastes like scallops.

- Servings: 1 servings
- Total time: 5 min
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 pinch kosher salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 piece cod
- 1 enough to coat the bottom of the pan oil

## Instructions

1. Pat the cod dry with paper towels.
2. Season both sides of the cod with kosher salt and black pepper.
3. Add enough oil to coat the bottom of a pan over medium to high heat.
4. Place the cod in the hot oil, service side down, away from you to avoid oil splashes.
5. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the fish starts to sizzle. If it begins to smoke, reduce the heat.
6. Once a crust forms, turn off the heat and flip the fish.
7. Let the fish rest in the pan for about 2 minutes.

## Equipment

- pan
- fork
- paper towels
- spoon

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/p/DCdEmcEgEJr/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/430c08e3-5ec1-4346-ad42-7c5e3c2b46b3
- Extracted: 2025-03-22

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