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Pan Fried Cod with White Wine and Butter

June 6, 2019 by Samantha
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Lightly seared Pan Fried Cod with White Wine and Butter. A healthy and easy cod recipe that comes together quickly. An elegant seafood recipe that’s still suitable to weekday meals. 

Pan Fried Cod served with potatoes, asparagus and mushrooms.

This post is co-sponsored by Nobilo Wines and the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC). We have been compensated monetarily and we only work with brands we love and use at home. 

I love being a bit of a sneaky cook. Recipes and dishes like this Pan Fried Cod look completely elegant and time-consuming, but really come together in a few minutes – like well under 15 minutes. They’re that quick, but use bright, flavourful ingredients everyone loves which ultimately results in a delicious main.

I’ve used Nobilo Wines Sauvignon Blanc and the MSC certified sustainable cod to bring the best of land and sea home to you so you can celebrate life’s simple pleasures, in a sustainable way. 

Pan Fried Cod on a white plate

Nobilo is a classic Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand that is sustainably grown: fresh, crisp, refreshing, citrusy, with tropical fruit flavours. It’s one of my favourite sipping wines that I share on the regular with family and friends. It’s also a perfect pairing for seafood, especially flaky tender white fish like cod. Nobilo can be found in the New Zealand section at retailers across Canada, including LCBO, Sobeys and Loblaws (Ontario), BC Liquor Stores and private retailers (BC).

Pan Fried Cod served with potatoes, asparagus and mushrooms.

With the degrading conditions of today’s oceans I try to do what I can to be ocean sustainable and kind, from using reef-friendly sunscreen (we live very close to the Pacific Ocean) to removing the use of plastic from everyday lives (shopping bags, produce bags, etc.) to buying sustainable seafood. It’s easy to do when you LOOK FOR THE MSC BLUE FISH LABEL.

Pan Fried Cod served with potatoes, asparagus and mushrooms.

The blue label is everywhere and it offers convenient options from prepared salmon, haddock, to frozen shrimp, scallops or even fillets of fish like cod or sole. The offerings from the MSC Blue Label makes it easy to identify sustainable seafood options that are good for our bodies and our oceans. 

MSC options vary by region and retailers but can be found at Loblaws, Whole Foods Markets, Costco, Walmart, Sobeys and other retailers.

Pan Fried Cod pre-cooking with white wine

What to serve with cod:

  • Grilled or steamed vegetables like this Steamed Broccoli
  • Grains like this kid-approved couscous
  • Pasta Salad (Orzo Salad is where it’s at)
  • Potato Salad such as this Mexican Street Corn Potato Salad 

Pan Fried Cod served with potatoes, asparagus and mushrooms.

Other cod recipes to support sustainably caught seafood:

  • Fish Taco Salad Bowls
  • New England Baked Cod
  • Herb Crusted Cod
  • Cod, Chorizo, and Potato Foil Packets
  • Beer-Battered Fish Tacos
  • Baked Cod with Parmesan and Garlic Butter
  • Easy Baked Cod
4.5 from 2 votes
Pan Fried Cod on a white plate
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Pan Fried Cod with White Wine and Butter
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
7 mins
Total Time
12 mins
 

Easy and quick delicious sustainable cod recipe with white wine and butter plus some parsley and lemon flavours.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: best cod recipe, cod recipe, easy cod recipe, healthy cod recipe, pan seared cod, pand fried cod recipe, simple cod recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 162 kcal
Author: Samantha
Ingredients
  • 1 pound cod filets
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 shallot, finely chopped (or 2 garlic cloves, minced)
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp fresh chopped parsley
US Customary - Metric
Instructions
  1. Heat a large frying pan over medium heat and melt butter.

  2. Add shallots (or garlic) and cook for 1-2 minutes or until shallots have softened. Add white wine and cook until reduced by about half, about 2-3 minutes.

  3. Add cod filets and cook, flipping once, for about 5-7 minutes - until cod is flaky and cooked through.

  4. Remove from heat and drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts
Pan Fried Cod with White Wine and Butter
Amount Per Serving
Calories 162 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 64mg21%
Sodium 73mg3%
Potassium 500mg14%
Carbohydrates 2g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 20g40%
Vitamin A 225IU5%
Vitamin C 3.1mg4%
Calcium 18mg2%
Iron 0.5mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Enjoy! xo

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About Samantha

Mom of twins, a singleton, and wife to a hungry husband. The food demands that surround me, have pushed me to lead our food life more simply, nutritiously, and deliciously. It’s a good day when family, friends, and food intersect.

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Comments

  1. Jacqueline Debono

    June 23, 2019 at 2:48 am

    5 stars
    I love dinners like this which look restaurant worthy but are actually simple to make! White wine is a great cooking ingredient for white fish recipes! Pinning for later!

    Reply
    • Samantha

      June 23, 2019 at 3:54 pm

      I’m so glad you love the look of it. It’s a very elegant meal that comes together almost effortlessly! Thanks for your note ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  2. charles wizen

    May 12, 2022 at 1:55 pm

    4 stars
    Followed instruction but was not able to turn over fish because in flakes and fall apart while being MSC and very fresh ;instead I covered and it came out perfect. thanks

    Reply
    • Samantha

      May 15, 2022 at 8:17 am

      Good tip! Thank you ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply

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