About the Recipe
Ingredients
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon lemon juice, or more to taste
1 teaspoon finely grated garlic
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon milk, or more as needed
4 (6 ounce) cod filets
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Preparation
Step 1
For lemon aioli: Stir mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice, and grated garlic together in a small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Thin to a drizzling consistency with milk.
Step 2
For fish: Pat fish dry with a paper towel. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle both sides of cod with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Step 3
Add cod to the hot skillet and sear until golden brown on both sides and fish flakes easily with a fork, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to serving plates, and serve with lemon aioli.
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