This simple Lingcod recipe is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner and is done in nearly 15 minutes. Keeping it simple and flavorful, the mild white fish fillets are seared with butter, lemon juice and finished with fresh herbs.
Lemon Butter Lingcod
Posted by : Fresh Catch Fish Co / On : Jul 19, 2023
Lemon Butter Lingcod
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Cuisine
American
Servings
2
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
This simpleLingcod recipe is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner and is done in nearly 15 minutes. Keeping it simple and flavorful, the mild white fish fillets are seared with butter, lemon juice and finished with fresh herbs.
What is Lingcod?
Lingcod is bottom dwelling fish coming from the greenling family of fish. Lingcod is a lean mild white fish that is more full bodied compared to cod and can handle a good sear.
What does Lingcod Taste like?
Lingcod is mild and can be compared to halibut in terms of flavor. Lingcod flakes easily and goes well with just about any ingredient pairing.
Ingredients
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2 - 8 ounce lingcod filets
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½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
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Ground Black Pepper
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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½ cup all purpose flour
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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chopped parsley for garnish
Directions
Use paper towels to pat the lingcod filets dry and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
Stir paprika, garlic powder and flour together and set aside.
Bring a large skillet over medium heat and add butter and olive oil. Dredge lingcod filets in seasoned flour and place in the hot skillet.
Sear lingcod for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and flip over and sear the other side for another 2 minutes.
Add lemon slices and lemon juice and baste fish with sauce.
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.
