Description
Enjoy a simple and delicious meal with this recipe for buttered cod. Tender cod fillets are seasoned with a flavorful blend of spices, cooked in butter, and finished with a bright lemony touch. It’s a quick and easy dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Cod:
- 1 1/2 lbs cod fillets (cut into smaller pieces)
Seasoning:
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- ¾ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
Finishing:
- 1/2 lemon (juiced)
- Fresh parsley (chopped)
- Lemon slices
Instructions
- Prepare Seasoning: In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Season Cod: Season the cod pieces with the mixture of seasoning.
- Cook Cod: Heat up a large skillet over medium-high heat with 2 tbsp of butter. Add in the cod and cook for 2 minutes.
- Flip and Finish Cooking: Lower the heat, flip the cod gently, add the remaining butter, and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Finish Dish: Let the butter melt, ensuring not to overcook the cod. Drizzle with freshly squeezed lemon juice, garnish with parsley and lemon slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Buttered Cod, Cod Recipe, Seafood Dinner
