Description
This Garlic Butter Cod Recipe is a quick and delightful dish that showcases the rich flavors of garlic and butter, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. In just 15 minutes, you can enjoy perfectly seared cod fillets drenched in a luscious garlic butter sauce. This versatile meal pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, or a fresh salad, ensuring a satisfying dinner for your family or guests. Impress everyone with this easy-to-make seafood dish that boasts both flavor and nutrition.
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 5 small cod fillets
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- Fresh chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Pat cod fillets dry and season with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper on both sides.
- Sear the seasoned cod in the skillet for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown; flip and cook the other side.
- Add unsalted butter, minced garlic, and lemon zest to the pan once flipped. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Remove fish from skillet using a spatula and place on a serving dish. Garnish with fresh green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 60mg