Pan-seared cusk with capers and butter
Pan-seared cusk with capers and butter is a classic European seafood dish featuring tender, mild-flavored cusk fillets cooked in a rich butter sauce brightened with tangy capers. The dish typically includes cusk, butter, capers, lemon juice, and fresh herbs like parsley. It originates from Northern European and North Atlantic coastal cuisines, where cusk is a traditional catch.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and fat, providing a good source of omega-3 fatty acids and essential minerals like selenium and phosphorus. A typical serving contains approximately 300-400 calories, with minimal carbohydrates.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbs | 1 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Selenium | 45 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 300 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.5 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 5 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Magnesium | 40 mg |
| Vitamin D | 2 mcg |
| Omega-3s | 0.5 g |
Per 1 fillet (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Cusk is a lesser-known, sustainably harvested fish often called 'poor man's lobster' for its firm, lobster-like texture. Nutritionally, it offers a lean protein source with the added benefits of heart-healthy fats from the butter and capers.
