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Garlic Butter Cod

Garlic Butter Cod: Quick, Healthy Dinner in Just 25 Minutes

Experience a quick and healthy Garlic Butter Cod dish transform weeknight dinners into something special.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cod
  • 4 fillets Cod Fillets substitute with haddock or tilapia if desired
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil can use vegetable oil if preferred
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter use salted butter if you prefer saltiness
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced) fresh garlic is recommended
  • 1/2 zest Lemon Zest lime zest can be substituted
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice opt for fresh-squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Parsley fresh parsley can be used for a more intense flavor
  • to taste Salt adjust according to dietary preferences
  • to taste Black Pepper omit if preferred milder flavor
For Serving
  • 4 wedges Lemon Wedges for an extra zest

Equipment

  • oven-safe skillet
  • Small saucepan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat and add 3 cloves of minced garlic, sauté for 1 minute.
  3. Stir in the zest of half a lemon, 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of dried parsley, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and sear the cod for 2-3 minutes on each side.
  5. Pour the garlic butter sauce evenly over the seared cod fillets and transfer the skillet to the oven.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the cod easily flakes with a fork.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 450mgVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Thaw cod properly before cooking to ensure even cooking. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.

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