Cod with Lemon Butter and Caper Sauce
By OcadoLife
Published on 27 May 2026
The key to this Cod with Lemon Butter and Caper Sauce from cook and hosting influencer Saff Michaelis is the citrus-charged sauce. “It makes a zingy topping for pan-fried fish – all made in one pan with minimum fuss,” she says. “Cook this dish quickly to keep the cod flaky and soft. It’s perfect with potatoes and steamed greens.”
Time and servings
20 minsTotal time
2Servings
10 minsPrep time
10 minsCooking time
Ingredients
- 2 cod fillets
- 2 tbsp plain flour
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 40g salted butter, cut into 4 cubes
- 35g capers, drained
- 100ml dry white wine
- ½ lemon, juiced
- 1 small handful flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
Method
Step 1
Season the cod and dust in flour on both sides. Shake off the excess.Step 2
Heat the oil and 1 cube of butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the fish for 2-3 mins on each side until golden and cooked through. Set aside on warm plates.Step 3
In the same pan, melt 2 cubes of butter until bubbling. Stir in the capers, cook for 1-2 mins, then add the wine. Simmer for 3 mins, until reduced slightly, then add the lemon juice, most of the parsley and a pinch of salt. Stir in the remaining butter to thicken the sauce.Step 4
Spoon the sauce over the fish, scatter with the remaining parsley and eat immediately.