15-Minute Lemon Butter Cod You’ll Crave Forever
A simple and flavorful lemon butter cod recipe that’s quick to make and perfect for a healthy dinner.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Pat dry the cod fillets with paper towels.
- Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Place cod fillets in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the cod and sprinkle with lemon zest.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh cod for best results.
- Adjust cooking time based on thickness of fillets.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg