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Lemon Garlic Butter Cod

Lemon Garlic Butter Cod

  • Author: Samuel
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Lemon Garlic Butter Cod recipe combines fresh, flaky cod fillets with a bright lemon and rich, garlicky butter sauce. Quick and easy to prepare in under 30 minutes, it offers a healthy, elegant dinner option with fresh flavors and simple ingredients that everyone will enjoy.

Ingredients

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Fish and Seasoning

  • 4 cod fillets (fresh or thawed)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Cooking Fats and Oils

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (plant-based)

Flavorings

  • 3 garlic cloves, freshly minced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)

Garnish

  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cod: Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels to ensure a perfect sear. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper to boost the flavor of the fish.
  2. Cook the Cod: Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place the cod carefully in the pan and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden and just cooked through. Remove the fillets and set them aside.
  3. Make the Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce: Reduce the heat to low and add the plant-based unsalted butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Stir gently, letting the garlic infuse without browning. Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural). Stir everything together until the sauce is warm and aromatic.
  4. Combine and Serve: Return the cod to the pan, spooning the lemon garlic butter sauce over each fillet to coat thoroughly. Let it warm together for a minute or two, then sprinkle fresh parsley on top before serving.

Notes

  • Use the freshest cod available for the best texture and flavor.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan; cook the fillets in batches if needed for a perfect golden crust.
  • Keep heat low when making the garlic butter sauce to prevent garlic from burning.
  • Use both lemon zest and juice to add bright oils and tangy acidity.
  • Warm the pan before cooking to ensure the cod sears evenly and develops nice color.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Pan-searing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 fillet
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 2g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: lemon garlic butter cod, cod recipe, quick fish dinner, healthy cod, garlic butter sauce, plant-based butter, seafood dinner

Find it online: https://quicktastykitchen.com/lemon-garlic-butter-cod/