Description
A simple and flavorful lemon butter cod recipe that’s quick to make and perfect for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels.
- Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Place cod fillets in the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes per side.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the cod and sprinkle with zest.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh cod for best results.
- Do not overcook to keep the fish tender.
- Adjust lemon to taste.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 8 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg