Lemon Herb Butter Seared Cod & Brown Rice Bowl
Seared cod with brown butter, lemon, capers and dill over brown rice with spinach.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 45 min
- Total
- 55 min
- Makes
- 4 bowls
Browning the butter before adding lemon and capers gives a nutty sauce, a little like the French "meunière" style. Dill adds a fresh note that suits white fish. This version is a little richer than our Mediterranean Lemon Garlic Rice & Cod Bowl.
Why this recipe works
Browned butter has a toasty, nutty flavor that lifts mild cod. Adding lemon off the heat stops it spattering.
Ingredient notes
Watch browning butter closely; it goes from golden to burnt quickly.
Common mistakes
- Burning the butter.
- Overcooking cod.
What to serve with it
Steamed asparagus.
Meal prep
Best eaten fresh; leftovers 2 days.
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Cooking tips
Use a light-colored pan to see the butter's color. Dry the fish well.
Swaps and variations
Use halibut or haddock. Use olive oil for dairy-free (no browning).
Storing and reheating
Refrigerate within 2 hours for up to 2 days.
Recipe
Lemon Herb Butter Seared Cod & Brown Rice Bowl
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 45 min
- Total
- 55 min
- Makes
- 4 bowls
Ingredients
You’ll need: large nonstick skillet; medium saucepan with lid; instant-read thermometer
Method
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Cook the brown rice: bring the rice and water to a boil, cover and simmer on low 40 to 45 minutes; rest 10 minutes.
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Season the cod with salt. Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and sear 3 to 4 minutes, turn and cook 2 to 3 minutes until it flakes and reaches 145°F (63°C). Transfer to plates.
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Add the spinach to the pan for 1 minute until wilted; divide among the bowls with the rice.
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Wipe the pan, add the butter over medium heat and swirl 2 to 3 minutes until it smells nutty and turns golden brown.
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Off the heat, add the capers, lemon juice and dill.
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Place the cod on the rice and spoon over the brown butter.
Questions
What is brown butter?
Butter cooked until its milk solids toast.
How is this different from our Mediterranean Lemon Garlic Rice & Cod Bowl?
Brown butter and dill instead of garlic butter and parsley.
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