Jul 14 2026

Citrus Cod Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Pan-seared cod, lobster dill cream sauce, Weisenberger Mills grits, cherry tomatoes.

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Ingredients

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For the Citrus Cod

For the Lobster Dill Cream Sauce

For the Weisenberger Mills Grits

Method

Prepare the Weisenberger Mills Grits

  1. 1

    Cook the Grits

    In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 cup of Weisenberger Mills grits and 1 tsp of salt. Stir well.

  2. 2

    Simmer

    Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the grits are thick and creamy, about 20-25 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add Butter

    Once cooked, stir in 2 tbsp of butter until melted and well combined.

Prepare the Lobster Dill Cream Sauce

  1. 4

    Sauté Garlic

    In a saucepan, melt 2 tbsp of butter over medium heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  2. 5

    Add Cream and Season

    Pour in 1 cup of heavy cream, add 1 tsp of salt and 1 tsp of black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.

  3. 6

    Incorporate Lobster

    Add 1 cup of chopped lobster meat and 2 tbsp of chopped fresh dill. Stir gently and simmer for 5-7 minutes until warm.

Cook the Citrus Cod

  1. 7

    Season the Cod

    Pat the 4 cod fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1 tsp of salt, 1 tsp of black pepper, 1 tsp of lemon zest, and 1 tsp of orange zest.

  2. 8

    Sear the Cod

    In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp of olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the cod fillets and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through.

Serve the Dish

  1. 9

    Plate the Grits

    Spoon the creamy grits onto each plate as a base.

  2. 10

    Add Cod and Sauce

    Place a cod fillet on top of the grits and drizzle generously with the lobster dill cream sauce.

  3. 11

    Garnish

    Top with halved cherry tomatoes and garnish with fresh dill sprigs.

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