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Best Garlic Butter Cod Recipe


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  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Description

Garlic Butter Cod delivers perfectly flaky cod fillets pan-seared in rich garlic-infused butter, creating a restaurant-quality seafood dish ready in under 20 minutes for effortless weeknight dining.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cod fillets (about 6 ounces each)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Pat cod fillets dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat for 1–2 minutes.
  3. Sear cod for 3–4 minutes on the first side until golden.
  4. Flip and cook an additional 3 minutes until opaque and flaky; remove from skillet.
  5. Add butter and garlic to the skillet over medium heat.
  6. Sauté garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
  7. Stir in parsley and chili flakes; cook 30 seconds.
  8. Return cod to skillet, spoon sauce over fillets, and warm through for 1 minute before serving.

Notes

Pat fillets dry before cooking to ensure a crisp, golden sear and prevent steaming.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Seafood

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 fillet
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 2g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg