Pan-Seared Cod with Lemon Aioli

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 0.5 teaspoons lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice , or more to taste
• 1 teaspoon garlic
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon milk , or more as needed

Instructions

1. 1

   For lemon aioli: Stir mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice, and grated garlic together in a small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Thin to a drizzling consistency with milk.

2. 2

   For fish: Pat fish dry with a paper towel. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle both sides of cod with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

3. 3

   Add cod to the hot skillet and sear until golden brown on both sides and fish flakes easily with a fork, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to serving plates, and serve with lemon aioli.