Cod with Clams in Lemon Butter Sauce

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb cod fillets
• 1 lb clams
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 lemon
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Pat the 1.5 lb cod fillets dry and season both sides with the 0.5 tsp salt and 0.25 tsp black pepper. Set aside.

2. 2

   In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tbsp of the 3 tbsp butter. Add the 1 lb clams and the juice of the 1 lemon, cover, and cook until the clams open, about 5-7 minutes. Discard any that stay closed.

3. 3

   Push the clams to one side of the skillet. Add the remaining 1 tbsp butter and the seasoned cod fillets. Cook the cod for 3-4 minutes per side, until it flakes easily with a fork and is opaque throughout.

4. 4

   Spoon the lemony butter sauce from the skillet over the cod and clams. Serve immediately, with extra lemon wedges if you like.

5. 5

   For extra flavor, stir in a minced garlic clove or a pinch of red pepper flakes with the butter in step 3.

Tools you’ll need

• large skillet with lid
• measuring spoons
• knife
• cutting board

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