Tarragon-Mustard Cod

By therman

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. coarse Dijon mustard
• 1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh tarragon
• 1/2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
• 1 Tbsp. water
• 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove, finely minced
• 1 lb. cod or halibut, cut into 4 portions
• 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• Lemon wedges

Preparation

Step 1

1.Preheat the oven to 450 F.
2.In a small bowl, mix together the mustard, tarragon, butter, 1 Tbsp of the olive oil, water, lemon juice, and garlic; set aside.
3.Sprinkle the cod with the salt and pepper. In a shallow ovenproof skillet, heat the remaining ½ Tbsp of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the cod and sear on one side for 4 minutes. Turn the cod over and sear for 2 minutes on the other side.
4.Pour the mustard sauce over the cod and place the skillet in the oven; roast for 2 to 3 minutes. Serve the cod with the lemon wedges.