Description
Garlic Butter Cod is a quick and delicious dish that brings the rich flavors of garlic and butter together with tender cod fillets, all in just 15 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this one-pan recipe minimizes cleanup while maximizing taste. The buttery sauce, infused with garlic and a hint of lemon zest, elevates the natural flavor of the cod, making it a hit at any dinner table. Serve it alongside rice, pasta, or fresh salad to create a complete meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 5 small cod fillets
- Garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper
- Fresh chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pat cod fillets dry and season with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Sear the cod fillets in the skillet for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Flip carefully to cook evenly.
- Add unsalted butter to the pan; mix in minced garlic and lemon zest as it melts. Cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Remove cod from the skillet and garnish with green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg