{"id":394,"date":"2026-10-26T12:47:42","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T12:47:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foryou.el-maarifa.com\/?p=394"},"modified":"2026-10-26T12:47:43","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T12:47:43","slug":"garlic-butter-cod-with-lemon-and-herbs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/foryou.el-maarifa.com\/?p=394","title":{"rendered":"Garlic Butter Cod with Lemon and Herbs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you are looking for a light, healthy seafood dinner that delivers big on flavor with minimal effort, Garlic Butter Cod with Lemon and Herbs<\/strong> is the perfect recipe! Featuring tender, flaky white cod fillets pan-seared to golden perfection and bathed in a sizzling garlic herb butter sauce with a splash of fresh lemon, this dish tastes like pure luxury. Best of all, it comes together in a single skillet in under 15 minutes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For the Cod Fillets:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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  • Cod:<\/strong> 4 fresh cod fillets (about 6 oz \/ 170g each).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Seasoning:<\/strong> \u00bd tsp garlic powder, \u00bd tsp paprika, \u00bd tsp sea salt, and \u00bc tsp freshly cracked black pepper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Olive Oil:<\/strong> 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (for searing).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    For the Garlic Lemon Herb Butter:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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    • Unsalted Butter:<\/strong> 3 tbsp.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Garlic:<\/strong> 4 cloves minced.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Lemon Juice & Zest:<\/strong> 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice + 1 tsp lemon zest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Fresh Herbs:<\/strong> 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley and 1 tbsp fresh dill or thyme.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Garnish:<\/strong> Fresh lemon slices for serving.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Prep and Season the Fish:<\/strong>\n
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        • Pat the cod fillets completely dry on all sides using paper towels (removing excess moisture ensures a beautiful golden sear).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Season both sides evenly with garlic powder, paprika, sea salt, and black pepper.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Sear to Golden Perfection:<\/strong>\n
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          • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Add the cod fillets to the hot pan and sear undisturbed for 3 to 4 minutes until the bottom forms a golden crust.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Carefully flip the fillets using a fish spatula and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Make the Garlic Herb Butter:<\/strong>\n
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            • Lower the heat to medium-low and melt the butter in the skillet alongside the cod.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Add the minced garlic and saut\u00e9 for 1 minute until fragrant and lightly golden.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Pour in the lemon juice, lemon zest, fresh parsley, and dill (or thyme), gently stirring to combine with the melted butter and pan juices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Baste and Serve:<\/strong>\n
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              • Use a spoon to continuously baste the sizzling lemon herb butter over the tops of the cod fillets for 1 minute until cooked through and opaque (internal temperature reaches 145\u00b0F \/ 63\u00b0C).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Remove from heat, garnish with fresh lemon slices, and serve hot!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                Chef’s Tips for Success<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                • Pat Fish Thoroughly Dry:<\/strong> Wet fish will steam instead of searing, so ensure the surface is completely dry before placing it in the hot oil.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Handle with Care:<\/strong> Cod is a very delicate fish that flakes easily. Flip only once using a wide spatula to keep the fillets whole.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Serving Suggestions:<\/strong> Serve over a bed of garlic rice, buttery mashed potatoes, or alongside roasted zucchini, asparagus, or a crisp green salad.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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                  Flaky golden cod fillets basted in a bright garlic butter sauce with fresh lemon and herbs. Light, zesty, tender, and ready in under 15 minutes!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":395,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[163,211,62,197,209,212,165,213],"class_list":["post-394","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-15-minute-meals","tag-cod-recipe","tag-easy-seafood-dinner","tag-garlic-butter-cod","tag-healthy-baked-fish","tag-lemon-herb-fish","tag-quick-weeknight-dinner","tag-white-fish-recipe"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/foryou.el-maarifa.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/394","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/foryou.el-maarifa.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/foryou.el-maarifa.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foryou.el-maarifa.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foryou.el-maarifa.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=394"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/foryou.el-maarifa.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/394\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":396,"href":"https:\/\/foryou.el-maarifa.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/394\/revisions\/396"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foryou.el-maarifa.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/395"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/foryou.el-maarifa.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=394"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foryou.el-maarifa.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=394"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foryou.el-maarifa.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=394"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}