Easy Cod with Lemon Butter Sauce (Pan Fried)
A quick and delicious seafood dish with a rich, buttery lemon sauce!
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 1003kcal
Equipment
- cast iron skillet optional
Ingredients
- 3 cod fillets
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 Tablespoon unsalted butter
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 ½ Tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Prep the Cod:
- Pat the cod fillets dry with a paper towel to help them sear properly.3 cod fillets
- Evenly season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Sear the Cod:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Let it warm up for 1-2 minutes until shimmering.3 Tablespoons olive oil
- Carefully place the cod fillets in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and flaky. Tip: Avoid moving the fish too much—this helps create a nice crust. Be careful not to overcook.
- Remove the cod from the skillet and transfer to a serving plate.
Make the Lemon Butter Sauce:
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low and add the butter.4 Tablespoon unsalted butter
- Once melted, stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley. Let it warm for about 30 seconds, then remove from heat.¼ cup fresh lemon juice
Serve:
- Drizzle the warm lemon butter sauce over the cod fillets.
- Garnish with extra parsley or lemon slices for a fresh touch.1 ½ Tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 1003kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 161g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 427mg | Sodium: 878mg | Potassium: 3762mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 997IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 154mg | Iron: 4mg