Delicious Lemon Garlic Butter Cod: Crispy Skin Recipe to Love
Enjoy a restaurant-quality meal at home with this Delicious Lemon Garlic Butter Cod featuring crispy skin and vibrant flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 fillets cod fish
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Start by patting the cod fillets dry with a paper towel.
- Season the cod with salt and black pepper.
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Place the cod fillets skin-side down in the skillet.
- Cook until the skin is crispy, about 4-5 minutes.
- Flip the fillets, add lemon juice, and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the cod in olive oil and lemon juice for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Ensure your skillet is hot enough to achieve a crispy skin.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg