Description
This garlic butter cod features lightly floured fillets pan-fried to golden perfection and finished with a rich, garlicky butter sauce. Quick to prepare and full of flavor, it’s ideal for weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
- For the Cod:
- 4 cod fillets (120–150 g each, skinless and boneless)
- 35 g plain flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 15 g unsalted butter
- For the Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 2 garlic cloves, finely diced
- 120 ml vegetable stock
- 75 g unsalted butter, diced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, mix flour, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Pat cod fillets dry and dredge lightly in the seasoned flour. Shake off excess and set aside.
- Heat olive oil and 15 g butter in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
- Add cod fillets and fry for 2–3 minutes per side, until lightly golden and nearly opaque. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds without browning.
- Pour in vegetable stock and stir. Add diced butter and stir until melted and slightly thickened.
- Add chopped parsley and let sauce simmer gently for a few minutes.
- Return cod to the pan with any resting juices. Spoon sauce over the fillets and warm through until flaky.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Add smoked paprika to flour for a hint of smokiness.
- Use dill or chives instead of parsley for variety.
- Add a splash of cream to the sauce for richness.
- A pinch of chili flakes can add subtle heat.
- Substitute haddock or halibut if cod is unavailable.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
