Description
A quick and flavorful dish featuring cod fillets sautéed in a buttery garlic and lemon sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Gently place the cod fillets in the skillet and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Drizzle lemon juice and sprinkle lemon zest over the cod during the last minute of cooking.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Choose fresh cod for the best flavor; avoid overcooking to maintain tenderness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg