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This Garlic Butter Cod Recipe is a simple, one-pan meal packed with Mediterranean flavors. Tender, flaky cod is cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce with lemon and capers—ready in just 30 minutes! Perfect for a quick and healthy dinner.
Type of Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Prep Time: 15 minutes.
Cook Time: 10 minutes
How Many Servings?
4-6 servings
Ingredients:
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| 6 cod fillets | |
| 4 tablesoons olive oil | |
| 2 ( 1 lemon juice and zest) (1 lemon sliced for serving) | |
| 1/2 cup white wine | |
| salt and pepper to taste | |
| 1 teaspoon dry dill |
For the Coating:
| 1 cup flour | |
| 1 teaspoon paprika | |
| 1 teaspoon cumin | |
| 2 tablespoon lemon zest | |
| salt and pepper to taste |
For Cooking:
| 4 tablespoons unsalted butter | |
| 2 tablespoons olive oil | |
| 4 cloves garlic minced | |
| 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes | |
| 2 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley |
Preparation
1
Prep Your Ingredients & Marinate the Cod
First, have all your ingredients measured and ready for easy cooking. In a bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, white wine, salt, and pepper. Add the cod fillets and let them marinate for 15 minutes. Set aside the marinade to use later as a lemon sauce.
First, have all your ingredients measured and ready for easy cooking. In a bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, white wine, salt, and pepper. Add the cod fillets and let them marinate for 15 minutes. Set aside the marinade to use later as a lemon sauce.
2
Coat the Cod in Seasoned Flour
Mix flour, paprika, cumin, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper in a shallow dish. Remove the fish from the marinade and dredge in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
Mix flour, paprika, cumin, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper in a shallow dish. Remove the fish from the marinade and dredge in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
3
Pan-Sear the Cod
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the cod for 3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the cod for 3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
4
Make the Lemon Caper Butter Sauce
In the same pan, melt butter, then add garlic and capers, sautéing for 1 minute. Pour in the reserved marinade and simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced. Finish the Dish – Return the seared cod to the pan, spooning the sauce over the fillets. Cook for another 6 minutes until the fish is fully cooked.
In the same pan, melt butter, then add garlic and capers, sautéing for 1 minute. Pour in the reserved marinade and simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced. Finish the Dish – Return the seared cod to the pan, spooning the sauce over the fillets. Cook for another 6 minutes until the fish is fully cooked.
5
Garnish & Serve
Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately with extra lemon slices.
Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately with extra lemon slices.