PAN-FRIED COD WITH MUSTARD-CAPER SAUCE

PAN-FRIED COD WITH MUSTARD-CAPER SAUCE image

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients
2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
4 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
4 6-ounce pieces skinless cod, halibut, or striped bass fillet
kosher salt and black pepper
1 large head Bibb lettuce, torn (about 6 cups)
1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced
1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

Directions In a small bowl, stir together the mustard, capers, tarragon (if using), 2 tablespoons of the oil, and 2 tablespoons water. (If necessary, adjust the consistency with more water until the sauce is spoonable.) Heat 1 teaspoon of the remaining oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season the cod with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper and cook until opaque throughout, 4 to 7 minutes per side. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss the lettuce, cucumber, and onion with the lemon juice, the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Drizzle the cod with the mustard-caper sauce and serve with the salad