Description
Lemon Garlic Butter Cod with Crispy Skin is a delightful seafood dish that combines tender cod fillets with a zesty lemon garlic butter sauce, creating a burst of flavor in every bite. With its golden crisp skin and aromatic appeal, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Impress your family and friends with this easy-to-make yet sophisticated meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skin-on cod fillets (6 oz each)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. If using frozen cod, ensure it’s thawed and pat dry.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper generously on both sides of the cod fillets.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add cod fillets skin-side down; cook until golden brown (about 4-5 minutes).
- Flip the fish gently, add butter and minced garlic to the pan, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until done.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider using fresh herbs like dill or tarragon. You can substitute cod with salmon or tilapia for variety. To keep leftover cod crispy, store it in an airtight container and reheat gently in a skillet.