Garlic Butter Cod Recipe

close up of white fish fillets garnished with scallions cooking in cast iron skillet

This Garlic Butter Cod is a simple yet flavorful one-pan dish made with fresh cod fillets and a rich, garlicky butter sauce. It’s perfect for a quick, hassle-free dinner that’s ready in minutes! One of my favorite ways to enjoy cod—hope you love it too!

Course dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword cod, cod recipe, fish recipe, garlic butter cod recipe, seasfood recipe

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings people

Calories 190kcal

Author Olivia Ribas

Equipment

Cast iron skillet
Fish Turner

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
5 small cod fish fillets
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste
3 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp garlic clove minced
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tbsp fresh chopped green onions for garnishing

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Instructions

In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium high heat. Pat cod fish dry with paper towel and season all over with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika and salt and pepper.
Place the cod fish in a large (10-inch) skillet and turn the heat to medium. Sear fish for 3-4 minutes. Flip your cod fish fillets over to cook the other side. Add butter and when it melts, add garlic and lemon zest. Cook for about 1 minute.
Gently remove fish from the pan and plate onto a serving dish. Garnish with green onions.

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Notes

Storage - I like to keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Reheating - I recommend to heat in the microwave or on the stove until the cod fish is warmed through. You may need to add a splash of water or more butter for added moisture.

Freezer - I like to transfer the cod into an airtight freezer safe bag or container and freeze for up to a month. Because cod fish can be delicate, you should use a container to keep it from getting squished while it freezes.

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