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Lemon Garlic Butter Cod

Lemon Garlic Butter Cod: Quick, Crispy, and Irresistibly Delicious

Lemon Garlic Butter Cod is a quick and delicious seafood dish with crispy skin, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 fillets Cod can substitute with halibut or tilapia
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter salted butter works in a pinch
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil feel free to use other oils
For the Flavor
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced; fresh garlic is best
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice freshly squeezed is ideal
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest use microplane for best results
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Presentation
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley for garnish; can substitute with dill or cilantro

Equipment

  • skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté 2 cloves of minced garlic for about 30 seconds.
  3. Place the seasoned cod fillets skin-side down into the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy.
  4. Flip the cod fillets, pour 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice over them, and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until flaked easily.
  5. Remove the cod from the skillet, garnish with chopped parsley and lemon zest, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 250kcalProtein: 24gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cod fillets are completely dry and use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.

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