Description
A delightful dish featuring tender cod fillets cooked in a rich buttery sauce with a hint of lemon, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
- Cod fillets
- Butter
- Lemon juice
- Garlic
- Salt
- Pepper
- Rice
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Season cod fillets with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet.
- Cook cod for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
- Drizzle lemon juice over the cod before serving.
- Serve cod over the fluffy rice.
Notes
Do not overcook the cod; it should be flaky and tender. You can add herbs like parsley or dill for extra flavor. Adjust lemon juice according to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Lemon Butter Cod, seafood recipe, quick dinner, easy fish recipe, lemon cod