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Argentinian Pan-Seared Cod Fillets With Chimichurri Butter

Name: Argentinian Pan-Seared Cod Fillets With Chimichurri Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Argentinian
Ingredients: 4 fillets halal skinless cod fillets, 6 oz each; 2 tbsp olive oil; 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 0.25 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped; 1 tbsp fresh oregano, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1.5 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 0.5 tsp red chili flakes

Flaky white fish fillets seared crisp and finished with a rich compound butter infused with garlic, fresh herbs, and tangy citrus.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 25 min

Technique to learn

Compound Butter Pan-Finishing

Melting an herb-and-acid infused butter directly onto hot seared proteins during the final minutes of pan cooking to create a pan sauce.

Instructions

Step 1: Mix softened butter, parsley, oregano, minced garlic, lemon juice, chili flakes, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl until fully combined.

Step 2: Pat cod fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.

Step 3: Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until very hot.

Step 4: Add cod fillets carefully and sear for 4 minutes without moving until golden and opaque halfway up the sides.

Step 5: Flip fillets gently with a spatula and reduce heat to medium.

Step 6: Divide the chimichurri butter evenly on top of each fillet, allowing it to melt over the fish for 3 to 4 minutes until cooked through.

Cooking tips

Ensure fillets are thoroughly dried before searing to get a crisp crust instead of steaming.
Use a wide fish spatula for gentle flipping to prevent cod fillets from breaking.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Argentinian; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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