Main Course

Lemon Butter Cod

Name: Lemon Butter Cod
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 340 g cod fillet skin on or off; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp ghee; 2 clove garlic minced; 0.5 pcs lemon juiced; 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (optional)

This quick and easy pan-seared cod recipe features flaky fish bathed in a bright lemon butter sauce. It's a perfect weeknight meal that's both flavorful and low-carb.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 22 min
Serves: 2
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 342 kcal

Gluten-free

Allergen information: may contain fish and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

340 gcod fillet, skin on or off
0.5 tspsalt
0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
1 tbspolive oil
2 tbspghee
2 clovegarlic, minced
0.5 pcslemon, juiced

garnish

2 tbspfresh parsley, chopped(optional)

Equipment

paper towels · spatula · large non-stick skillet

The method

Step by step

1
Pat the cod fillets dry thoroughly with paper towels.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Removing excess moisture helps the fish sear better and prevents sticking.
2
Season both sides of the cod fillets generously with salt and black pepper.
About 1 min
3
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
About 2 min
4
Carefully place the cod fillets skin-side down (if applicable) into the hot skillet.
5
Sear for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden brown, or the bottom is nicely browned.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Avoid moving the fish during this time to allow a good crust to form.
6
Flip the fillets and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
About 4 min
Cook’s note: Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of your fillets.
7
Remove the cod from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
8
Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the ghee to the same skillet.
About 1 min
9
Add the minced garlic to the melted ghee and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
10
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the fresh lemon juice.
11
Spoon the lemon butter sauce over the cooked cod fillets.
12
Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve immediately.

Per serving

Nutrition

72%Score

Calories: 341.6kcal
Protein: 31.3g
Carbs: 4.4g
Fat: 22.1g
Fibre: 1.1g
Sugar: 0.8g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store any leftover cod in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Gently reheat in a skillet over low heat or in a microwave until just warmed through to avoid drying out the fish.