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Best Cod Francese Recipe – in 30 Minutes

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lbs. skinless cod fillet
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon thinly sliced
  • lemon juice from 1 lemon
  • 3 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1/2 cup chopped Italian parsley
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cut the cod into medium large chunks
  • whisk the eggs slightly
  • Add salt and pepper to the flour
  • Coat the cod pieces first in the flour then in the egg
  • In a non- stick saute pan heat the oil over medium high heat
  • Cook the cod until golden on both sides about 3 minutes per side. Then remove and set aside. Wipe the pan clean using paper towels.
  • In the same pan melt the butter. add 2 tbsp. of flour and cook stirring for 1 minute with a wooden spoon. While stirring add in the wine waiting until it evaporates before adding in the chicken stock. lemon juice and lemon slices. Simmer for 4-5 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
  • Return the cod back to the pan just to heat through, add the parsley. Plate the cod pour the lemon sauce over it ,garnish with more Italian parsley and lemon slices . ENJOY!!!!