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Garlic Butter Cod Recipe

Garlic Butter Cod Recipe

This Garlic Butter Cod is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for dinner, featuring fresh cod fillets in a rich garlic butter sauce.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 190 kcal

Equipment

  • cast-iron skillet
  • Fish Turner

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 5 small cod fish fillets
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon garlic clove minced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped green onions for garnishing

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium high heat. Pat cod fish dry with paper towel and season all over with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika and salt and pepper.
  • Place the cod fish in a large (10-inch) skillet and turn the heat to medium. Sear fish for 3-4 minutes. Flip your cod fish fillets over to cook the other side. Add butter and when it melts, add garlic and lemon zest. Cook for about 1 minute.
  • Gently remove fish from the pan and plate onto a serving dish. Garnish with green onions.

Notes

I like to keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. I recommend reheating in the microwave or on the stove until the cod fish is warmed through, adding a splash of water or more butter for moisture. For freezing, transfer the cod into an airtight freezer-safe bag or container and freeze for up to a month.

Nutrition

Serving: 1recipeCalories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 14gFat: 15gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 544mgPotassium: 22mg
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