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Lemon Garlic Butter Cod with Crispy Skin

Lemon Garlic Butter Cod with Crispy Skin for Effortless Elegance

Elevate weeknight dinners with this Lemon Garlic Butter Cod with Crispy Skin, a quick and flavorful seafood dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cod Ingredients
  • 4 fillets Cod Fillets Fresh for optimal flavor and texture
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust according to preference
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Freshly ground for best flavor
Cooking Base
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Rich flavor; can substitute with olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For crispy skin; any neutral oil can work
Flavor Boost
  • 3 cloves Garlic Freshly minced for depth of flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Use freshly squeezed for best taste
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest Avoid bitter pith
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped for vibrant color

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • spatula
  • Paper towels

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels and sprinkle salt and pepper evenly on both sides.
Cooking Process
  1. Melt butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until golden.
  2. Add the seasoned cod fillets skin-side down and cook for about 4-5 minutes.
  3. Carefully flip the cod and pour in lemon juice, cooking for another 3-4 minutes.
  4. Remove skillet from heat, garnish with parsley and lemon zest, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 30gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently with added lemon juice or butter.

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