Lemon Garlic Butter Cod: Quick, Flaky Delight for Dinner

Lemon Garlic Butter Cod is a delightful, quick dish combining flaky fish with a buttery, zesty sauce.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 fillets

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Seafood

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Fish

4 fillets Cod or halibut, haddock, or tilapia

For the Sauce

3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter or vegan butter
1 tablespoon Olive Oil for searing
3 cloves Garlic minced
2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice to taste
1 teaspoon Lemon Zest

For Seasoning

1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Pepper

For Garnishing

2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Parsley

Optional Additions

1 teaspoon Paprika
1 tablespoon Capers
1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

Equipment

Large skillet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Begin by patting the cod fillets dry with paper towels, then season both sides with salt and pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cod fillets and cook for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden-brown.
Lower heat and add 3 tablespoons of butter to the skillet, allowing it to melt and swirl around.
Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds or until fragrant.
Incorporate fresh lemon juice and lemon zest, letting the sauce bubble gently for about 1 minute.
Return the cod fillets to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them, and simmer for an additional 2–3 minutes.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 25gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Pat cod dry before seasoning, avoid overcrowding the skillet, and use a fish spatula for flipping.

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