Description
This Cod with Garlic and Lemon is a light, fresh, and satisfying dish that’s quick to prepare and bursting with flavor. The delicate cod fillets are pan-seared in fragrant garlic-infused olive oil, then brightened with zesty lemon juice and aromatic thyme.
Ingredients
2 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
3 cloves garlic, minced
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme)
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Pat the cod fillets dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
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In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
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Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until fragrant.
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Gently place cod fillets in the skillet and cook for about 6 minutes per side, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
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While cooking, drizzle with fresh lemon juice and sprinkle with thyme.
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Remove from heat and serve immediately with your favorite sides like mashed potatoes and steamed green beans.
Notes
For a buttery twist, add a pat of butter to the skillet before adding the cod.
You can substitute thyme with parsley or dill for a different herbaceous note.
Pairs well with rice pilaf or roasted vegetables if mashed potatoes aren’t your thing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: easy cod recipe, garlic lemon cod, healthy fish dinner, quick seafood dish, pan-seared cod