Garlic Butter Cod is delicious, simple and quick to prepare. Simply cook the fish in an ovenproof cast iron skillet then top with a savory garlic butter flavored with mustard, onion, and parsley.
This recipe is moderately low-carb, but not necessarily by Keto extreme low-carb guidelines.
This small batch recipe for two is great for lunch, dinner, or a romantic impressive date night meal.
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How to make Pan Roasted Cod
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
For the Garlic Butter
In a small bowl, stir together the softened butter, parsley, minced garlic, minced onion, Dijon mustard, flour, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
For the Cast Iron Cod
Heat the oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
Season the cod fillets with salt and pepper.
Place in the skillet and cook for 4 minutes.
Turn the cod fillets over and cook for 1 minute.
Spoon 1/2 tablespoon each of the butter mixture over the top of the fish fillets. The remaining butter will be used later.
Transfer the cast iron skillet to the oven and bake for 2 – 4 minutes or until the fish is just cooked through and opaque in the center.
Add any remaining butter to the pan, and let melt, stirring with juices in the pan.
Spoon the pan butter over the fish and garnish with the lemon wedges, if desired. Serve immediately.
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Garlic Butter Cod Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Garlic Butter:
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 tsp parsley (chopped )
- ½ tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp minced onion
- ¼ tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ Tbsp all-purpose flour
- ½ Tbsp lemon juice
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
For the Cod:
- 1 Tbsp cooking oil
- 2 skinless cod fillets (7 oz each)
- Lemon wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
For the Garlic Butter:
- In a small bowl, stir together the softened butter, parsley, minced garlic, minced onion, Dijon mustard, flour, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
For the Cod:
- Heat the oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the cod fillets with salt and pepper and cook 4 minutes.
- Turn the cod fillets over and cook 1 minute.
- Spoon 1/2 tablespoon each of the butter mixture over the top of the fish fillets. The remaining butter will be used later.
- Transfer the cast iron skillet to the oven and bake for 2 – 4 minutes or until fish is just cooked through and opaque in the center.
- Add any remaining butter to the pan, and let melt, stirring with juices in pan.
- Spoon the pan butter over the fish and garnish with the lemon wedges, if desired. Serve immediately.
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Vicki
Monday 27th of January 2025
No rating, but I have a question? Can you substitute sea bass or mahi mahi for the cod?
Zona House
Monday 27th of January 2025
Hi Vicki, yes, you can substitute both sea bass and mahi mahi for cod.