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Lemon Garlic Butter Cod

Lemon Garlic Butter Cod: Your New Favorite Quick Dinner

Lemon Garlic Butter Cod is a quick and delicious dinner option that combines buttery garlic and zesty lemon flavors for a satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cod
  • 2 fillets Cod fillets You can substitute with halibut, haddock, or tilapia.
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter Opt for high-quality butter for the best flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Helps to sear the fish perfectly.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced, for aromatic depth.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice Bright acidity.
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon zest Adds intense citrus flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt For seasoning.
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Freshly cracked for enhancement.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley Chopped, for garnish.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • fish spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the cod fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then sear cod for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
  3. Transfer cod to a plate and cover to keep warm. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
  4. Stir in fresh lemon juice and lemon zest, simmer for 1 minute.
  5. Return cod to the skillet, spoon sauce over, and cook for another 2-3 minutes until cod flakes easily.
  6. Serve cod on plates, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 35gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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