Heat oil and lemon juice in a skillet on medium high. Mix the pepper, old bay and salt together. Pat the cod dry and dust with the spice mixture on both sides.

Place the cod in the skillet and press half the lemon zest on the the surface of the cod loins. Once ready flip the cod and sprinkle the rest of the zest over them.

When done remove from heat and let rest.

I served this with an apple feta cucumber salad. Topped with an apple cider vinaigrette.