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Black Pepper Lemon Cod

Black Pepper Lemon Cod brings a bright citrus pop to tender, flaky fish, balanced by a warm peppery finish and a light sheen of oil from the pan. It’s a clean, fresh-tasting dish that shines on busy weeknights and pairs beautifully with rice pilaf or a crisp green salad.

  • Prep5 mins
  • Cook10 mins
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyEasy
Black Pepper Lemon Cod
  1. 1

    In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high until hot.

  2. 2

    Add fillets and squeeze 1/2 of the lemon's juice over the tops.

  3. 3

    Sprinkle with pepper to taste.

  4. 4

    Cook for 4 minutes and then turn.

  5. 5

    Squeeze with the remaining lemon's juice and sprinkle with pepper to taste.

  6. 6

    Continue cooking until the fillets flake easily with a fork.