Description
This garlic butter cod with lemon sauce is quick, healthy, and packed with flavor. Perfect 25-minute dinner idea.
Ingredients
- 1 lb cod fillets, cut into strips
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Rinse the cod strips under cold water and pat them dry thoroughly with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Drying the fish helps achieve a beautiful golden sear.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic, as it can become bitter.
Add the cod strips to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown and the fish flakes easily with a fork. Avoid overcrowding the pan—cook in batches if needed.
Once the cod is cooked, drizzle in the lemon juice and sprinkle the lemon zest over the fish. Add olive oil and gently spoon the sauce over the cod. Let everything simmer together for about 1 minute.
Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately while warm.