Butter-Basted Fish Fillets with Garlic and Thyme

Name: Butter-Basted Fish Fillets with Garlic and Thyme
Yield: Serves 2
Ingredients: 2 (6 ounces), skinless cod fillets, about 1 inch thick; 1/2 teaspoon, kosher salt; 1/8 teaspoon, pepper; 1 tablespoon, vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons, unsalted butter, cut into ½-inch cubes; 2 , garlic cloves, crushed and peeled; 4 sprigs, fresh thyme; , Lemon wedges

By Steve Dunn

Main Courses

Fish & Seafood

SEASON 21

SERVES2

TIME30 minutes

SEASON 21

has video

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Butter basting, a technique that involves repeatedly spooning sizzling butter over food as it cooks, is great for mild, lean, flaky fish such as cod, haddock, or snapper. The butter helps cook the top of the fillet as the skillet heats the ...