Cod with lemon butter sauce

Here’s a simple, elegant Cod with Lemon Butter Sauce recipe that’s quick and delicious:

🌟 Cod with Lemon Butter Sauce

Ingredients (2–3 servings)

For the cod:

• 1 lb (450 g) cod fillets
• Salt and black pepper
• 1–2 tbsp olive oil
• Optional: 1 tbsp flour (for light dusting, helps browning)

For the lemon butter sauce:

• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 2–3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• ¼ cup chicken broth (or white wine)
• 1–2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the cod

1. Pat cod dry. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
2. Optional: Lightly dust with flour for a golden crust.

2. Cook the cod

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add cod and cook 3–4 minutes per side, until the fillets are golden and flake easily.
3. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.

3. Make the lemon butter sauce

1. Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the same skillet.
2. Add garlic and sauté about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
3. Pour in chicken broth (or wine) and simmer 1–2 minutes to slightly reduce.
4. Add lemon zest and lemon juice.
5. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Stir in fresh parsley.

4. Combine

• Spoon the warm lemon butter sauce over the cooked cod.
• Serve immediately.

🍽️ Serving ideas

• Over rice or couscous
• With roasted potatoes
• With steamed veggies like asparagus or green beans
• On top of pasta tossed in extra sauce

If you want, I can give you a creamy version, low-carb variation, or a sheet-pan oven version!