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Lemon Garlic Butter Cod

Lemon Garlic Butter Cod: Quick and Tasty Weeknight Delight

This Lemon Garlic Butter Cod is a quick, flavorful, and healthy dinner option, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cod
  • 4 fillets Cod Fillets Substitute with halibut, haddock, or tilapia if necessary.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Essential for searing the cod.
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Opt for high-quality butter for a richer taste.
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced; garlic powder can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Can substitute with lime juice or white wine vinegar.
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
  • to taste Salt Kosher salt recommended.
  • to taste Pepper Freshly cracked black pepper recommended.
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped; other herbs like thyme or dill are alternatives.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • fish spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Lemon Garlic Butter Cod
  1. Begin by patting the cod fillets dry with paper towels, ensuring they are free of excess moisture. Season both sides generously with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a tablespoon of olive oil. Allow the oil to heat until shimmering.
  3. Carefully place the seasoned cod fillets in the hot skillet. Sear for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden.
  4. In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the juice of one lemon and add the lemon zest to the buttery garlic mixture. Simmer for 1 minute.
  6. Return the cod fillets to the skillet, gently spooning the sauce over each piece. Cover and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes.
  7. Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the cod. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

This Lemon Garlic Butter Cod is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, best enjoyed fresh.

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