Description
Lemon Garlic Butter Cod with Crispy Skin is a delectable seafood dish that combines the rich flavors of butter and garlic with the zesty brightness of lemon. This easy-to-make recipe features perfectly cooked cod with an irresistible crispy skin that will captivate your taste buds. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish not only tantalizes the senses but also fills your kitchen with mouthwatering aromas. Serve it alongside fresh vegetables or fluffy rice for a complete meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh cod fillets (6 oz each)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse and pat cod fillets dry with paper towels to ensure crispy skin.
- Season both sides of fillets generously with salt and pepper; let rest for 10 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil and half the butter until shimmering.
- Place fillets skin-side down in the skillet; cook for 4-5 minutes without flipping until golden brown.
- Flip the fillets, add minced garlic and lemon juice around them; cook until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Reduce heat to low, add remaining butter, lemon zest, and parsley; baste fillets gently until cooked through (about 3 more minutes).
- Serve immediately with your choice of sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet (170g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg