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Garlic Butter Cod

Easy Garlic Butter Cod That Will Impress Everyone Tonight

This Garlic Butter Cod recipe is a quick, elegant dish showcasing flaky cod with a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for any dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cod
  • 4 fillets Cod Fillets Look for thicker, center-cut pieces for even cooking.
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Keep unsalted for better flavor management.
  • 4 cloves Fresh Garlic Mince to infuse the butter with bold flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Helps sear the fish evenly.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust quantity based on your heat preference.
  • 1 zest and juice Lemon Use fresh lemon; avoid bottled juice.
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Parsley Opt for flat-leaf parsley for a fresher touch.
  • to taste Salt Essential for seasoning both the fish and sauce.
  • to taste Pepper Always taste before serving for balanced flavor.

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the cod fillets dry with a paper towel and season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil and 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter. Sear the seasoned cod fillets for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden and opaque.
  3. Reduce heat to medium, add the remaining tablespoon of butter, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 30 seconds without browning the garlic.
  4. Stir in the zest and juice of the lemon and let the mixture simmer for about 1 minute.
  5. Add the chopped parsley and return the seared cod to the skillet, spooning the garlic butter sauce over each piece for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Serve plated with a generous drizzle of garlic butter sauce and garnished with additional parsley and lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 5mg

Notes

This dish pairs well with roasted veggies or garlic mashed potatoes to create a complete meal.

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