Lemon Butter Cod
This Lemon Butter Cod Recipe is tender, flaky, buttery, and a perfect lean protein meal that comes together so fast!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 fillets Cod fillets (skinless, about 1-inch thick) 6 oz each
- 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp onion powder
- 0.25 tsp dried thyme
- 0.25 tsp dried oregano
- 0.125 tsp cayenne pepper
- 0.75 tsp salt or to taste
- 0.75 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 5 Tbsp Danish Creamery Butter cut into 1 Tbsp pieces, divided
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1.5 Tbsp low-sodium chicken broth
- 1.5 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a small mixing bowl whisk together flour, paprika, onion powder, thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle and spread flour mixture over both sides of the cod fillets (use up all of the mixture).
- Melt 1 Tbsp butter and 1 Tbsp olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add cod and sear until golden brown and cooked through on each side, about 3 - 4 minutes per side (fish should flake easily with a fork when done). Transfer to serving plates.
- Reduce burner temperature to medium-low. Melt remaining 4 Tbsp butter in same skillet.
- Add garlic and saute just until fragrant and just lightly deepened in color (but not browned), about 15 seconds.
- Remove from heat and carefully pour and stir in chicken broth and lemon juice (careful it will steam!).
- Immediately pour sauce over cod fillets. Sprinkle with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Enjoy this quick and flavorful dish!
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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