Cod Fried in Butter

We love fish! Preferably wild fish from the ocean. In my Alaska native community, fish is air dried, fermented in the earth, pickled in jars and eaten frozen/raw. In these parts, I enjoy pickled fish, smoked fish and frozen, then cooked. The local fish and chips are delicious. Our favorite is from La Conner Pub & Eatery. The cod I prepared in this recipe is from our monthly subscription, The Butcher Box. The cod was a “add-in” special. So happy we made the decision to add it in.

Ingredients

Cod, one piece per serving

Butter, 1 to 2 tablespoons, per serving

Lemon, 1/3 per person, optional

Pepper, to taste

Preparation

Warm butter, to melt, over medium heat, in a fry or sauté pan. Rinse and pat dry each piece of cod. Cook over medium heat for four minutes. Turn over and cook another four minutes. Test for doneness by using a fork to open segments of the cod. A firmness will be evident. The color, a solid white. Serve with black pepper and fresh lemon.