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Garlic Butter Cod

Garlic butter cod is the perfect dinner when you are short on time, but want a meal that feels special.  Make it in one pan in 30 minutes!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

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Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Garlic Butter Cod
Servings: 4
Calories: 120kcal
Author: Anne Lawton

Garlic Butter Cod

Equipment

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound cod fish filets
  • 1 tablespoon butter unsalted
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 can artichoke hearts drained or 1 cup frozen and thawed
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Instructions

  • Prepare the ingredients: Pat the fish filets dry with paper towels. Squeeze the lemon juice, cut a half a lemon into wedges and drain the artichokes if you are using canned. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees f.
  • Melt the butter in a heavy skillet (cast iron works best) over medium heat. Once melted, add the garlic and lemon juice; add the fish filets and flip them around in the garlic butter mixture to coat them with the sauce.
  • Scatter the artichokes and lemon wedges around the fish in the pan. Bake until the fish reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees - about 20 minutes.

Notes

TIPS:
  • Use room temperature fish– Let the fillets sit out at room temperature about 10 to 15 minutes before cooking to ensure even cooking.
  • Use a meat thermometer -To avoid overcooking the cod, insert it into the thickest part of the fish. Remove the fish from the oven once it reaches 145 degrees.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filet | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 84mg | Potassium: 477mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 134IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.4mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used

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