Description

Lemon garlic butter cod with crispy skin is a delightful dish that bursts with bright flavors and is incredibly easy to prepare. The perfectly seared cod, enriched by a luscious garlic butter sauce and zesty lemon, creates a memorable dining experience. This recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, guaranteed to impress your family and friends.

Ingredients

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4 cod fillets (6 oz each)
4 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
Juice of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 lemon
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

Gather all ingredients and finely chop the garlic while zesting the lemon.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Place cod fillets skin-side down in the skillet; cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
Flip the fillets, add butter and minced garlic to the pan, basting the fish with melted butter for another 3-4 minutes until flaky.
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over each fillet and sprinkle with lemon zest.
Garnish with parsley before serving hot.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Frying
Cuisine: Seafood

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cod fillet (170g)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 0g
Sodium: 360mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 2g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: For crispy skin, ensure your skillet is preheated before adding the fish. Feel free to substitute cod with tilapia or halibut for variation. Adding herbs like dill or thyme can enhance flavor complexity.