Description
Indulge in the savory delight of Lemon Garlic Butter Cod with Crispy Skin. This dish features perfectly seared cod fillets enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce, enhanced by zesty lemon. The crispy skin contrasts beautifully with the tender fish, creating a culinary masterpiece that’s quick to prepare and bound to impress family and friends. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is your new go-to for seafood lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (6 oz each)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and mince the garlic.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Pat the cod fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Add olive oil to the skillet, followed by butter and minced garlic; cook until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Place fillets skin-side down in the pan; cook undisturbed for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
- Carefully flip the fillets, squeeze lemon juice over them, and cook for another 3-4 minutes until fully cooked.
- Serve immediately with chopped parsley and lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider marinating the cod in lemon juice for 30 minutes before cooking. - Substitute cod with halibut or tilapia for variety. - To enhance freshness, try adding dill or herbs of your choice.