Description
Lemon Garlic Butter Cod with Crispy Skin is a delightful seafood dish that brings together tender cod fillets, zesty lemon, and fragrant garlic. With its crispy skin and buttery flavor, this recipe is perfect for impressing family and friends at dinner parties or enjoying a cozy weeknight meal. The combination of fresh ingredients creates a mouthwatering experience that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (6 oz each)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and olive oil together. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Place the seasoned cod fillets skin-side down in the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
- Gently flip the fillets, pour in lemon juice, and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the fish flakes easily.
- Remove from heat, garnish with chopped parsley and lemon zest, then serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg