Pan-Fried Cod with Lemon Butter Sauce: A Restaurant-Quality Dish Made Simple

For the Lemon Butter Sauce:
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tbsp)
  • Zest of 1 lemon (optional, for extra brightness)
  • ¼ cup chicken or vegetable broth (optional, for a thinner sauce)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions: