Step 1

In a small mixing bowl whisk together flour, paprika, onion powder, thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper.

Step 2

Sprinkle and spread flour mixture over both sides of the cod fillets (use up all of the mixture).

Step 3

Melt 1 Tbsp butter and 1 Tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Add cod and sear until golden brown and cooked through on each side, about 3 - 4 minutes per side (fish should flake easily with a fork when done). Transfer to serving plates.

Step 5

Reduce burner temperature to medium-low. Melt remaining 4 Tbsp butter in same skillet.

Step 6

Add garlic and saute just until fragrant and just lightly deepened in color (but not browned), about 15 seconds.

Step 7

Remove from heat and carefully pour and stir in chicken broth and lemon juice (careful it will steam!).

Step 8

Immediately pour sauce over cod fillets. Sprinkle with parsley and serve warm.