Cod Fish Recipe

A simple yet incredibly flavorful Lemon Butter Cod recipe! Made with flakey cod fish, a simple seasoning, bright lemon, and ultra rich butter! It’s pan seared to achieve a light browning and flavor boost, and you can have it ready in just 25 minutes!

Cod is an easy fish to cook and there are several methods to choose from. You can bake cod, grill it, pan fry (sear) or even smoke it. My favorite is pan seared.

Why? The two biggest reasons are flavor and time. Pan searing adds more flavor than other options (think golden brown perfection) and it can cook in under 10 minutes on the stovetop!

This cod recipe is my favorite way to prepare cod! I’ve tried other options but they aren’t ever quite as delicious.

Cod can be pretty mild tasting and it’s a versatile fish that adapts well to various flavors. Here we enhance it by browning in a hot skillet and finishing with an impressive and well balanced sauce.

A classic seafood upgrade used to amplify flavor used here, is a tempting and welcomed trio of ingredients. Basic but bold – it’s lemon, butter and garlic.

And we don’t just use your typical everyday butter. We are making it top notch delicious with a special ingredient – Danish Creamery European Style Butter!

I am obsessed with this butter lately! It makes the best cookies, excellent cakes, the ultimate buttered toast, and it upgrades your favorite savory recipes too.

What’s superior about it? The extra fat and less water content. It is 85% butterfat (which is even higher than most European butters coming in at 82% to 83% butterfat, and traditional butter at only 80% butterfat).

It’s also slow churned in small batches offering a velvety texture, plus it’s preserved in foil so it maintains it’s fabulous flavor and doesn’t absorb any off flavors from the fridge.

It’s extra rich and extra creamy, just the way butter should be. And their recipe hasn’t changed since 1895, why change such a good thing?

1. First, start by lightly coating the cod fillets in some well-seasoned flour. To do this, prepare a dredging station. …
2. Sear the fish. …
3. Add the lemon sauce. …
4. Bake in 400 degrees F heated oven for about 10 minutes or until the cod is cooked through. …
5. Garnish and serve!

Lemon Butter Cod Recipe

Made with flakey cod fish, a simple seasoning, bright lemon, and ultra rich butter! It’s pan seared to achieve a light browning and flavor boost, and you can have it ready in just 25 minutes!

Prep: 15min

Total: 25min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 315 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 19 g, Saturated Fat 10 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 111 mg, Sodium 658 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 4 (6 oz each) cod fillets, (skinless, about 1-inch thick)
• 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp dried oregano
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
• 3/4 tsp salt, (or to taste)
• 3/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 5 Tbsp Danish Creamery Butter, (cut into 1 Tbsp pieces, divided)
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 Tbsp minced garlic
• 1 1/2 Tbsp low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instruction:

1. In a small mixing bowl whisk together flour, paprika, onion powder, thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper.
2. Sprinkle and spread flour mixture over both sides of the cod fillets (use up all of the mixture).
3. Melt 1 Tbsp butter and 1 Tbsp olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Add cod and sear until golden brown and cooked through on each side, about 3 – 4 minutes per side (fish should flake easily with a fork when done). Transfer to serving plates.
5. Reduce burner temperature to medium-low. Melt remaining 4 Tbsp butter in same skillet.
6. Add garlic and saute just until fragrant and just lightly deepened in color (but not browned), about 15 seconds.
7. Remove from heat and carefully pour and stir in chicken broth and lemon juice (careful it will steam!).
8. Immediately pour sauce over cod fillets. Sprinkle with parsley and serve warm.

Easy Lemon Baked Cod Fish

Easy Baked Cod Fish is smothered in a lemon garlic parmesan mixture that makes for an easy and delicious dinner!

Prep: 5min

Total: 15min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 600 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 162 g, Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 389 mg, Sodium 830 mg, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 4 portions cod fish
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup softened butter
• 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1 lemon (juiced)
• Additional lemon slices or wedges for serving

Instruction:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish.
2. Lay cod fish filets out in the prepared baking dish. Season fish with salt and pepper.
3. In a small bowl, stir together the butter, parmesan, flour, garlic, basil, onion powder, dijon mustard, and lemon juice.
4. Top each fillet with a large spoonful of the butter mixture.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes. Actual cooking time will depend on the thickness of your fish. The fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork.

Garlic Butter Cod Recipe

This cod recipe combines fresh fish fillets with a flavourful garlic butter sauce. Make this easy fish recipe for a quick one-pan dinner!

Prep: 5min

Total: 15min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 /4

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 /4, calories 190 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 14 g, Fat 15 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 83 mg, Sodium 544 mg, unSaturated Fat 6 g

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 garnish

Instruction:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Add butter and when it melts, add garlic and lemon zest. Cook for about 1 minute.
4. Gently remove fish from the pan and plate onto a serving dish. Garnish with green onions.

Cod Fish Recipe

This cod fish recipe is quick, easy, and incredibly flavorful! The fish is flaky and tender while the seasonings are tasty. This homemade baked cod is great for family dinners, holidays and special occasions!

Prep: 5min

Total: 15min

Yield: 2

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 305 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 19 g, Saturated Fat 11 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 211 mg, Fiber 0.2 g, Sugar 0.1 g, unSaturated Fat 6 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 3 cod fillets
• 3 tbsp melted butter
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp black pepper
• pinch sea salt
• squeeze lemon juice
• fresh parsley (to garnish)

Instruction:

1. First, preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a pan with nonstick spray.
2. In a bowl, combine melted butter, garlic powder, paprika, pepper and salt.
3. Pat fish dry. Place in greased pan.
4. Then, pour melted butter mixture over fish.
5. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until fish is flaky and opaque. Insert fork into fish. Twist. If the fish flakes, it is done.
6. Finally, remove from oven. Add a squeeze of lemon juice and fresh herbs on top.

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