Description
Delight in the bright flavors of Lemon Butter Sautéed Cod, a quick and elegant seafood dish perfect for any day of the week. Tender cod fillets are pan-seared to golden perfection, then drizzled with a luscious lemon butter sauce for a burst of citrusy goodness.
Ingredients
Cod Fillets:
4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
Other Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 3 cloves garlic minced, juice of 1 lemon, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, salt and pepper to taste, lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Cod: Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Cook Cod: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cod fillets and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through (internal temperature of 145°F or 63°C). Remove the cod from the skillet and set aside.
- Make Lemon Butter Sauce: In the same pan, reduce heat to low and add the butter. Once melted, stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add lemon juice and zest, stirring to combine.
- Finish Dish: Return the cod to the skillet and spoon the lemon butter sauce over the fillets to coat. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and garnish with lemon slices before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs beautifully with rice, roasted potatoes, or steamed vegetables.
- For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine to the sauce while cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet with sauce
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
