Delicious Lemon Garlic Butter Cod with Crispy Skin Made Easy
Delicious Lemon Garlic Butter Cod with Crispy Skin is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines the freshness of lemon, the richness of butter, and the delightful crunch of crispy skin.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 fillets cod
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat the cod fillets dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and add minced garlic.
- Cook until garlic is fragrant, then add lemon juice.
- Transfer cod to a baking dish and pour the lemon garlic butter over it.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, cook the fillets skin-side down in the skillet before baking.
- Adjust the garlic and lemon according to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Lemon, Garlic, Butter, Cod, Fish, Easy Recipe