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Buttered Cod

Tender flaky pieces of cod seasoned and pan seared in butter creates a quick, easy, and delicious dinner time meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings 2 - 4 servings
Calories 1031 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 - 2 lbs cod *fresh or frozen-thawed
  • 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 4-6 lemon slices
  • Fresh Parsley or Cilantro

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, stir together garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix well.
  • Cut cod into smaller pieces. Rinse and pat dry. Season all sides of the cod with the seasoning mix.
  • In a wide skillet, heat 2 Tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat until melted. Add cod to skillet. Cooke 2 minutes.
  • Turn heat down to medium. Carefully turn cod over, top with remaining 4 Tablespoons of butter. Cook another 3-4 minutes. Butter will completely melt and fish will cook through. Do NOT overcook cod as it will become mushy and fall apart.
  • Drizzle cod with fresh lemon juice. Top with freshly chopped herbs, if desired.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 1031kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 156gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 23gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 466mgSodium: 1067mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
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