Cod with Light Lemon Butter
Estimated $6.88 recipe · $3.44 per serving (US / USD)
Pan-seared cod with a lighter lemon-shallot sauce and steamed greens.
The recipe
Cod with Light Lemon Butter
Pan-seared cod with a lighter lemon-shallot sauce and steamed greens.
Ingredients
- 2 cod fillets
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp butter
- 150g tenderstem broccoli
- Handful parsley
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Estimated recipe cost
$6.88 for 2 servings · $3.44 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 2 cod filletsPlanning assumption · $7.00 / 454 g · Assumes 150 g per item | $4.63 |
| 1 shallot, finely choppedRetail benchmark · $2.84 / 1361 g · Retail reference · Assumes 150 g per item | $0.31 |
| 1 lemonPlanning assumption · $0.60 / 1 each · Count stated in recipe | $0.60 |
| 1 tbsp butterRetail benchmark · $3.06 / 454 g · Retail reference · 1 tbsp ≈ 14.2g | $0.10 |
| 150g tenderstem broccoliPlanning assumption · $2.00 / 340 g · Uses 150g | $0.88 |
| Handful parsleyPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 28 g · Assumes 5 g per item/portion | $0.18 |
| 1 tbsp olive oilRetail benchmark · $6.12 / 503 ml · Retail reference · 1 tbsp ≈ 15ml | $0.18 |
| Estimated total | $6.88 |
Retail references are representative products, not quotes for every variety. Other prices are editorial planning assumptions. Checked 9 October 2026; these are not live prices.
Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Pat the cod dry, season and sear in oil 3–4 min per side; set aside.
- Soften the shallot in the pan, add lemon juice and a splash of water.
- Swirl in a small knob of butter to make a glossy sauce.
- Steam the broccoli and serve with the cod and sauce, scattered with parsley.
Recipe notes
Just one teaspoon of butter per portion gives richness without the heavy classic sauce.
Estimated nutrition per serving
410 kcal · 38g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
Recipe images may be AI-generated illustrations. Nutrition figures are estimates.