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British Pan-Seared Cod With Creamy Watercress Sauce
A refined coastal British dish featuring golden pan-seared cod fillets over a velvety, peppery watercress cream sauce.
- PREP TIME
- 15 min
- COOK TIME
- 15 min
- SERVES
- 4
Good things
start in the kitchen.
LET’S MAKE IT
Step by step
- 01
Season the cod fillets evenly on both sides with salt and black pepper.
- 02
Heat the olive oil and half of the butter in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
- 03
Add the cod fillets and sear undisturbed for 4 minutes until a deep golden crust forms.
- 04
Flip gently and sear for an additional 3 minutes until flaky, then transfer cod to a warm plate.
- 05
Reduce heat to medium, melt the remaining butter, and sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 06
Stir in the fresh watercress and cook for 1 minute until completely wilted.
- 07
Pour in the heavy cream and lemon juice, simmer for 2 minutes, then blend into a smooth sauce using an immersion blender and serve beneath the cod.
A LITTLE KITCHEN KNOW-HOW
Pan-Searing
Cooking high-protein ingredients in a hot pan with fat to develop a savory brown crust while retaining moisture.
Notes from the kitchen
- Do not crowd the skillet when searing the fish to ensure a crisp crust.
- Blend the watercress quickly to preserve its vibrant green color.
- Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by British; regional versions vary.
- Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.