GARLIC GHEE PAN-FRIED COD

Pan Fried Garlic Butter Cod is light, flaky and tender. This cod is made in a skillet and pan fried with garlic and butter until there is a crispy outer skin. You will love how easy this comes together!

            Today’s Pan Fried Garlic Butter Cod is a light, flaky cod recipe that mixes basil, garlic and is finished off with a butter sauce. If you like cod you have to try this simple recipe.
It cooks in about 10 minutes in a skillet, which couldn’t be easier!

INGREDIENTS

   1 ½-2 pounds Cod
 4 Tablespoons olive oil, divided
 ½ cup all purpose flour
 1 teaspoon sea salt
 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
 1/2 to 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes {optional for spice}
 4 teaspoons dried basil or 4 Tablespoons fresh basil, chopped, divided
 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
 6 garlic cloves, minced
 ½ cup chicken broth
 4 Tablespoons butter

INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1
Put 2 Tablespoons of olive in a shallow bowl. In another shallow mixing bowl mix flour, salt, ground black pepper, red pepper flakes, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 Tablesoons basil, and parmesan cheese.
STEP 2
Pat the cod dry. Dip the cod into the olive oil mixture then the flour mixture, making sure to evenly coat both sides. Shake off excess flour.
STEP 3
Place a skillet over high heat and add olive oil. Turn down the heat to medium high. Add cod to the skillet and fry the fish for 5 minutes per side, or until a meat thermometer reads 145* degrees F.
STEP 4
Remove fish from the oil and place on a paper towel lined plate to soak any excess oil. Add the 4 Tablespoons of minced garlic, butter, remaining 2 Tablespoons fresh basil, and chicken broth to the skillet and cook until the sauce starts to boil.
STEP 5
Remove from heat and let cool for at least 2 minutes before transferring to a gravy boat or ramekin. Serve cod immediately with a drizzle of the garlic basil sauce and enjoy!