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Pan-Seared Cod with Portuguese Pilaf
A flavorful and nutritious dish made with juicy cod, flaky pilaf, and a hint of portuguese spices.
⏱27 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●4 fillets, 6 oz each codFresh or frozen, thawed
- ●2 cups, cooked pilafHomemade or store-bought
- ●2 tbsp olive oilFor pan-searing
- ●1, juiced lemonFor flavor
- ●1 tsp garlic powderFor flavor
- ●1 tsp saltTo taste
- ●1 tsp black pepperTo taste
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Instructions
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1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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2. Rinse the cod fillets and pat them dry with paper towels.
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3. Season the cod with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
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4. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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5. Add the cod fillets to the skillet and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side.
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6. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cod is cooked through.
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7. While the cod is cooking, heat the pilaf in a separate saucepan over medium heat.
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8. Serve the pan-seared cod on top of the cooked pilaf.
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9. Squeeze a slice of lemon over the top of each serving.
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10. Serve immediately and enjoy!