For a fast, easy recipe, you can have this done in less than 10 minutes. The fish is so flavorful and it melts in your mouth.
The fish is flakey and absorbs the butter and seasonings like a sponge which means that it’s absolutely delicious. Paired with a side of cauliflower mashed or rice and you have the perfect dinner.
BUTTERED COD FILETS
Category
Keto Recipes
Persons
6
Prep Time
2 minutes
Cook Time
6 minutes
Total Time
8 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds of cod fillets
- 6 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 3/4 tsp. paprika
- 6 lemon slice
Instructions
- Mix dry seasoning in small bowl.
- Cut thawed cod into smaller pieces and coat with seasoning.
- Heat 2 tbsp. of the butter in a large skillet.
- After butter melts, add the cod and fry for 2 minutes.
- Turn down the heat, add the remaining butter as pats over each piece of fish and cook for another 4 minutes.
- Do not overcook as the fish will become too mushy.
- Drizzle the cod with fresh lemon juice.
- You can add your choice of herbs, such as cilantro, parsley or fresh dill when serving.
Nutrition Facts
BUTTERED COD FILETS
Serves: 6
| Amount Per Serving: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 213.16 kcal | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 12.49 g | 19.2% | |
| Saturated Fat 7.47 g | 37.4% | |
| Trans Fat 0.47 g | ||
| Cholesterol 79.29 mg | 26.4% | |
| Sodium 258.04 mg | 10.8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 5.74 g | 1.9% | |
| Dietary Fiber 1.77 g | 7.1% | |
| Sugars 1.49 g | ||
| Protein 21.03 g | ||
| Vitamin A 13.16 % | Vitamin C 35.42 % | |
| Calcium 3.8 % | Iron 4.8 % | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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