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Lemon Garlic Butter Cod

Delicious Lemon Garlic Butter Cod: Your New Favorite Weeknight Meal

Lemon Garlic Butter Cod is a low-carb, high-protein seafood dish that's ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cod
  • 4 fillets Cod Substitute with halibut, haddock, or tilapia if desired.
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Use high-quality for best flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Helps sear cod.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest Zest before juicing for maximum effect.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Kosher salt preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Freshly cracked.
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Parsley Adds freshness.

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels, season both sides with kosher salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned cod fillets and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  3. Reduce heat to medium, add butter, and melt. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds. Stir in fresh lemon juice and zest.
  4. Return the cod fillets to the skillet, spoon the sauce over them, and simmer for 2-3 more minutes.
  5. Sprinkle with parsley and optionally add a squeeze of lemon juice. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 27gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This recipe can be adapted for various dietary preferences including gluten-free and dairy-free options.

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