Smoky Paprika Pan-Fried Cod with Lemon
Seasoned Pan-Fried Cod brings tender, flaky fish with smoky paprika, bright lemon, and a buttery finish—light, high-protein, and gluten-free within American cuisine. Its flavor profile is savory, citrusy, and gently garlicky—great for weeknight dinners, fish tacos, grain bowls, salads, or alongside roasted veggies. Find this recipe in your easyChef Pro App and explore personalized recommendations, AI-powered pantry tracking, and a smart shopping list that compares prices for the lowest cost per serving. Select this recipe, organize ingredients, and enjoy step-by-step guides to cook Seasoned Pan-Fried Cod today!
- Prep5 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Combine 1 tsp of [ingredient:80f59945-cf9c-4faa-bbeb-70c9a1184fa2], 0.5 tsp of To Taste Kosher Salt, 0.25 tsp of [ingredient:9a3bdc00-3085-4b2f-8d7e-f5fa997bd23d], 0.25 tsp of [ingredient:59507f9b-2118-4f3f-8f65-de8ce6186223], and 0.125 tsp of Celery Seed(s) in a bowl until evenly mixed; coat 12 oz of Cod on all sides with the seasoning and set them on a plate.
- 2
Melt 1 tbsp of Melted Butter in a skillet over medium-high heat, then add the seasoned 12 oz of Cod and fry for 3 minutes.
- 3
Flip the filets, add 1 tbsp of Lemon Juice to the skillet, and continue frying until the cod flakes easily with a fork, about 2 minutes more; transfer to a serving plate and garnish with 2 tsp of Chopped Parsley.
- Calories 206.78 kcal Moderate
- Protein 30.92 g Good Source
- Carbs 1.42 g Moderate
- Total Fat 8.37 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 4.23 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 93.44 mg High
- Sodium 131.19 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.25 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.19 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 36.2 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.88 mg Low Source
- Potassium 743.14 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 13.96 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 3.79 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery