Delicious Lemon Garlic Butter Cod with Crispy Skin: A Simple Gourmet Delight
A delightful and simple recipe for cod that features a zesty lemon garlic butter sauce and perfectly crispy skin.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets cod fish
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season cod fillets with salt and pepper, then place them skin-side down in the skillet.
- Cook for about 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy.
- Flip the fillets and add butter, garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Baste the cod with the lemon garlic butter for another 2-3 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of garlic and lemon based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Lemon Garlic Butter, Cod, Crispy Skin, Gourmet Recipe