Lemon Butter Cod

Get a fancy dinner fast with this easy Lemon Butter Cod recipe. Golden, flaky fish in a luscious lemon garlic butter sauce, ready in just 20 minutes.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings: 4 people

Calories: 330

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

4 fillets cod about 170g each
to taste salt
to taste black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic minced
1 unit lemon juice and zest
2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
to serve additional lemon slices

Equipment

Large skillet
Thin spatula
Citrus juicer and zester
Kitchen tongs
Paper towels

Method

Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels and season with salt and black pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Carefully add the cod fillets to the skillet and cook for about 4 minutes without moving them.
Flip the fillets gently, then add butter and minced garlic to the pan.
Continue cooking and spooning the butter mixture over the fillets for another 3 to 4 minutes until cooked through.
Remove from heat and add lemon juice and zest; swirl the pan to combine.
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon slices on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This Lemon Butter Cod recipe is quick, healthy, and perfect for a weeknight dinner. Enjoy the vibrant flavors!