Pan-Seared Cod with Kentucky Bourbon

Name: Pan-Seared Cod with Kentucky Bourbon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 people
Ingredients: 8 ounces cod fillets (2 fillets); pinch sea salt; 1 tablespoon butter; ½ tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (1 oz); 2 tablespoon bourbon (1 oz); ¼ cup honey or maple syrup; diced green onion, parsley, and or basil to serve (optional)

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
2 people
Calories
352 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Pan-Seared Cod with Kentucky Bourbon

Joelle Price

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This Pan-Seared Cod with Kentucky Bourbon features flaky white cod topped with a sweet bourbon sauce. And it’s ready in about 15 minutes!

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Ingredients

Servings

8 ounces cod fillets (2 fillets)
pinch sea salt
1 tablespoon butter
½ tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (1 oz)
2 tablespoon bourbon (1 oz)
¼ cup honey or maple syrup
diced green onion, parsley, and or basil to serve (optional)

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Instructions

Pat cod dry and season with salt. Allow it to come to room temperature.
Meanwhile, pour balsamic vinegar and bourbon together and set aside. Keep the balsamic-bourbon mixture within arm's reach, so that you can grab it quickly when the honey is ready.
Pour honey into a small, heavy-bottom pot and turn heat to medium. In about 1-2 minutes, the honey should start to bubble. Stir it with a wooden spoon until the honey darkens in color and turns amber (about 3 more minutes). Note- The caramelizing honey will be VERY hot. Do not touch it or attempt to taste it at this point.
Carefully, standing back from the pot in case of splash-back, pour the balsamic and bourbon mixture into the pot with the honey. Stir, and cook for 1-2 more minutes. Take sauce off the heat, and set aside. If the sauce cools and thickens too much while the fish is cooking, simply set it back on the heat for about a minute, or until it heats up again.
Heat butter and olive oil in a heavy-bottom pan over medium-high heat. Set cod in hot pan, and DO NOT TOUCH IT. Set a timer for 4 minutes, and don't touch the cod until the timer goes off. (If your butter smokes a little, lower the heat slightly.)Next, use a thin metal spatula to flip the cod. If it sticks to the pan, wait another 30 seconds. The fish will release when it's done cooking. Cook for another 4 minutes, and transfer to plates. Serve fish immediately with bourbon sauce, along with fresh herbs (optional).

Notes

Recipe Variation: Substitute the honey for sorghum syrup (a thick syrup made from sugar cane) or molasses.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 352kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 64mg (21%) Sodium 349mg (15%) Potassium 510mg (15%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 37g (74%) Vitamin A 220IU (4%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 27mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 352 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	352kcal	18%
Carbohydrates	38g	13%
Protein	20g	40%
Fat	10g	15%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	4g	20%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	64mg	21%
Sodium	349mg	15%
Potassium	510mg	11%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	37g	74%
Vitamin A	220IU	4%
Vitamin C	1mg	1%
Calcium	27mg	3%
Iron	1mg	6%