Description
Lemon Garlic Butter Cod with Crispy Skin is a delightful seafood dish that combines the rich flavors of buttery cod with zesty lemon and fragrant garlic. The crispy skin adds an enticing crunch, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. With its easy preparation and impressive presentation, this recipe will become a favorite at your table, leaving everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh cod fillets (150g each)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Zest and juice of 2 lemons
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place seasoned cod skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the fillets, drizzle with garlic butter mixture and lemon juice, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until fully cooked through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg