Pan-Fried Cod With Mustard-Caper Sauce
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
- 1 tablespoon capers, drained
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon (optional)
- 4 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 4 6-ounce pieces skinless cod, halibut, or striped bass fillet
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 large head Bibb lettuce, torn (about 6 cups)
- 1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Directions
- In a small bowl, stir together the mustard, capers, tarragon (if using), 2 tablespoons of the oil, and 2 tablespoons water. (If necessary, adjust the consistency with more water until the sauce is spoonable.)
- Heat 1 teaspoon of the remaining oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season the cod with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper and cook until opaque throughout, 4 to 7 minutes per side.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss the lettuce, cucumber, and onion with the lemon juice, the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Drizzle the cod with the mustard-caper sauce and serve with the salad.
Nutritional Information
- Per Serving
- Calories 278
- Fat 16g
- Sat Fat 2g
- Cholesterol 65mg
- Sodium 698mg
- Protein 28g
- Carbohydrate 5g
- Sugar 2g
- Fiber 1g
- Iron 1mg
- Calcium 45mg
What does this mean? See
Nutrition 101
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