French-Style Butter-Pan-Seared Cod
法式黄油香煎鳕鱼 · pan chinese cuisine
This simple French-inspired pan-seared cod uses butter and garlic for flavor, with a light cornstarch and egg white coating to keep the fish tender, finished with a squeeze of calamansi juice.
Dottie LangfordRetired schoolteacher in Ohio who lives for church-potluck casseroles and my grandma's butter rolls. If it bakes in a 9x13 pan, I've probably made it twice.Nutrition & allergens
Contains:EggFishMilk
Some ingredients are not yet allergen-surveyed; this label is not exhaustive.
Per serving (2 servings)
- Energy (kcal)
- Unknown
- Protein (g)
- Unknown
- Fat (g)
- Unknown
- Carbs (g)
- Unknown
- Sodium (mg)
- Unknown
Estimated from verified ingredient data for the original formula — not lab values, and one dish is not a full meal.
cod鳕鱼
4.0 piece
black pepper黑胡椒粉
0.04 cup
salt盐
0.42 oz
cornstarch玉米淀粉
0.21 oz
as needed
butter黄油
0.49 oz
4.0 clove
Techniques you'll use
- Marinating ↗
Season protein ahead with soy, wine, and starch for flavor and texture.
- Starch-coating chicken ↗
Prepare a thin coating before cooking chicken for a stir-fry.
- Aromatic blooming (bao xiang) ↗
Bloom ginger, garlic, and chili in hot oil to build the aroma base.
- Pan-frying (jian) ↗
Sear food in a shallow layer of oil, one side at a time.
Steps
- 1
Step 1
Thaw the cod, then pat the fillets dry with paper towels.
✅ Done when: The surface of the fillets feels dry to the touch with no visible moisture.
Evenly sprinkle the cod with black pepper and salt and marinate for half an hour, then coat with the cornstarch and egg white.
✅ Done when: The fillets are evenly coated with a thin layer of the starch and egg white mixture.
Heat a pan and add the butter; once melted, add the garlic cloves and cook until fragrant. Add the cod and sear until golden on one side, about 5 minutes, then flip and sear the other side for about 5 more minutes before removing from the pan.
✅ Done when: Both sides of the cod are golden brown after about 5 minutes of searing per side.
- 4
Step 4
Squeeze calamansi juice over the surface of the cod to brighten and cut the richness. Done!
✅ Done when: The cod is plated and fresh citrus juice is visible on its surface.