Easy Cod with Flavor-Packed Orange Beurre Blanc Sauce
This dish combines the delicate taste of cod with a vibrant, buttery orange sauce, perfect for a quick yet impressive meal.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
- Microplane
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 fillets Cod Fillets Each fillet should weigh roughly 6 ounces.
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter Use cold butter for emulsification.
- 2 Shallots Finely chopped.
- 1/2 cup Fresh Orange Juice Juice from 1 large orange.
- 1 tablespoon Orange Zest Zest from the same orange.
- to taste Salt Kosher salt preferred.
- to taste Black Pepper Freshly ground.
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For cooking the cod.
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and prepare them for cooking.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
- Place the cod fillets in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
- Season the uncooked side with salt and pepper.
- Flip the cod fillets and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until opaque.
- Transfer the fillets to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to low and sauté chopped shallots for 2 minutes.
- Pour in the orange juice and scrape the bottom of the pan.
- Simmer the orange juice for 3-4 minutes until reduced slightly.
- Whisk in the cold butter, one tablespoon at a time, until emulsified.
- Stir in the orange zest and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Return the cod fillets to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them.
- Plate the cod and drizzle additional sauce over the top before serving.
Notes
For variations, consider adding herbs, spices, or serving with different sides.