Description
Indulge in this quick and delicious Garlic Butter Cod, perfect for busy weeknights or when you want to impress guests with minimal effort. In just 15 minutes, you can create a dish that features succulent cod fillets enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce, enhanced with zesty lemon and fresh herbs. This one-pan wonder is not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough to serve over rice, in tacos, or alongside steamed vegetables. Enjoy a satisfying meal that’s healthy and bursting with flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 clove (minced)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp fresh chopped green onions (for garnishing)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Pat the cod fillets dry and season with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Sear the seasoned cod for 3-4 minutes until golden brown on one side. Flip gently.
- Add unsalted butter; let it melt before stirring in minced garlic and lemon zest. Cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Remove from skillet using a spatula, garnish with green onions, and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet (85g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg