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Garlic Butter Cod Keto Recipe Easy 5-Step Wild Fish Delight

  • Author: Nora Winslow
  • Total Time: 15-17 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A quick, flavorful, and keto-friendly garlic butter cod recipe that delivers a rich, buttery sauce with fresh garlic and lemon, perfect for a light yet satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 wild cod fillets (about 6 oz / 170g each)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (60g)
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin preferred)

Instructions

  1. Pat your wild cod fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place cod fillets skin-side down if they have skin. Cook for 3-4 minutes without moving until edges are golden and fish releases easily. Flip and cook the other side for 3-4 minutes until opaque and cooked through.
  3. Reduce heat to medium-low. Push fish to the side or transfer to a plate. Add 4 tablespoons unsalted butter to the pan. Once melted and bubbling, add minced garlic. Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden. Pour in fresh lemon juice and stir to combine.
  4. Return cod fillets to the pan if removed. Spoon garlic butter sauce over the fish repeatedly for about 1 minute. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top.
  5. Plate the cod fillets and drizzle any remaining garlic butter sauce over them. Add an extra lemon wedge if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Pat the cod dry before cooking to get a nice sear. Stir garlic constantly when cooking in butter to avoid burning. Let the cod rest briefly after cooking to redistribute juices. Use fresh garlic and lemon juice for best flavor. If using frozen cod, thaw completely and dry well before cooking.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 fillet (about 6 oz
  • Calories: 280
  • Sodium: 300
  • Fat: 16
  • Saturated Fat: 10
  • Carbohydrates: 1
  • Protein: 32

Keywords: garlic butter cod, keto fish recipe, low carb fish, wild cod recipe, easy fish dinner, keto dinner, garlic butter sauce

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