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Lemon Butter Cod

Lemon Butter Cod

Discover the magic of Lemon Butter Cod, a quick and elegant dish with buttery citrus flavors that will transport you to a seaside café. Perfect for busy weeknights or dinner parties alike.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 2 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 4 fillets cod (about 170g each)
  • q.s. Salt
  • q.s. Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 whole lemon for juice and zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • extra slices lemon for serving

Equipment

  • Large nonstick skillet
  • Paper towels
  • Tongs or spatula for flipping
  • Microplane or zester
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Gently place the cod fillets in the skillet and cook for about 4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  4. Flip the fillets carefully, then add the butter and minced garlic to the pan.
  5. Spoon the bubbling butter over the fish until cooked through and easily flaked.
  6. Squeeze lemon juice over the fillets, sprinkle with lemon zest and fresh parsley, then toss gently.
  7. Let the cooked cod rest for 2 minutes before serving.
  8. Serve with extra lemon slices on the side.
  9. This dish pairs nicely with steamed vegetables or a fresh salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 28gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 240mgPotassium: 680mgVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg
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