Irresistible Lemon Garlic Butter Cod Ready in 20 Minutes for Everyone
Prepare a delectable dish of lemon garlic butter cod in just 20 minutes, perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets cod fish
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in lemon juice, zest, and parsley.
- Season cod fillets with salt and pepper.
- Place cod in the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
- Serve immediately, drizzled with the lemon garlic butter sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the cod in the lemon butter sauce for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Pair with a side of steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg