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Lemon Garlic Cod
This lemon garlic cod proves you don’t need a long ingredient list or a lot of time to make fish taste amazing. A quick sear, butter, garlic, and fresh lemon come together in one pan to create a light, flavorful dinner that’s ready in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 4 fresh cod filets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- In a large nonstick pan, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium high heat. Season cod filets with salt and pepper and sear for 2 minutes on the first side.
- Carefully flip the filets and then reduce the heat to medium low. After 2 minutes add in butter, garlic, lemon zest and continue cooking for 2 more minutes, basting with the garlic and butter.
- Remove from pan and top with fresh parsley and lemon juice.
Notes
- Pat the cod dry first. Removing excess moisture helps the fish sear nicely instead of steaming.
- Use a hot pan. Let the oil heat until shimmering so the cod develops a light golden crust.
- Don’t move the fish too soon. Let it cook undisturbed for the first couple minutes so it releases easily from the pan.
- Lower the heat before adding butter and garlic. This prevents the garlic from burning and keeps the butter from browning too quickly.
- Watch the cook time. Cod cooks quickly and is done when it flakes easily with a fork, overcooking will dry it out.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1servingCalories: 242kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 21gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 422mgPotassium: 530mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 483IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg