Pan Fried Cod in Citrus and Butter Sauce

As seen on Foodness Gracious.



Description
This is so easy to make, and it’s perfect for a special dinner or even a quick and light lunch. A light spring time dish with flaky white pan fried cod in a citrus butter sauce. Add some fresh basil to brighten up the color and pack another flavor punch.

Ingredients

 * 1-1½ pounds white cod filets
 * 3 oranges
 * 1 lemon
 * ½ cup olive oil divided
 * Fresh basil
 * 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
 * 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
 * Salt and black pepper

Directions

 * Lay the cod filets in a shallow pan or baking dish.
 * Zest 1 orange and 1 lemon and add zest to the fish.
 * Squeeze the juice from the orange and lemon you just zested and add to 1/4 cup of the olive oil.
 * Whisk together and pour over the fish. Cover and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
 * Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
 * In a large oven safe saute pan heat the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil until hot.
 * Carefully shake the excess marinade from the fish, saving it, and drop the fish into the pan.
 * Cook over a medium heat for about 4 minutes and then flip and repeat on the other side.
 * Season the fish with some salt and black pepper.
 * Place the fish into the oven to keep warm while you make the sauce.
 * In another smaller pan, melt the butter and add the sugar and remaining leftover marinade from the fish.
 * Add the juice of the remaining two oranges to the pan.
 * Bring to a boil whisking regularly until the sauce has thickened slightly and reduced.
 * Add about 1/4 cup of finely shredded basil leaves to the sauce.
 * Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
 * Bring the fish from the oven and pour the thickened sauce over it.
 * Add more basil if desired and serve over rice or quinoa.