Description
Flaky cod fillets bathed in bright lemon, rich butter, and aromatic garlic—simple, elegant, and fast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Cod fillets
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- Juice and zest of 1 Fresh lemon
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 Lemon slices
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Pat cod fillets dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat until melted and bubbling.
- Add garlic and sauté briefly until fragrant, not browned.
- Place cod fillets in the pan and cook gently until opaque and flaky.
- Spoon lemon juice, zest, and pan butter over the fish as it cooks.
- Sprinkle with oregano and finish with lemon slices.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately with the buttery sauce.
Notes
- Ensure the cod is fresh for the best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of garlic according to your preference.
- Serve with a side of vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg