Description
A recipe for a delicious and healthy dinner, Atlantic Cod with Garlic-Herb Butter is sure to delight any palate. This recipe makes use of the amazing taste and texture of cod along with herbs, butter, garlic, and lemon juice to create a perfect blend of flavors.
Ingredients
Garlic Herb Butter Ingredients:
6 T. unsalted butter, softened
1½ t. garlic, finely minced
1 t. fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 t. fresh thyme leaves
2 t. fresh basil, finely chopped
¼ t. sea salt
Remaining Ingredients:
2 T. extra virgin olive oil
6 4-oz. Atlantic cod fillets
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
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Prepare the garlic-herb butter by combining all ingredients in a medium-sized bowl. Stir until the garlic, herbs, and salt are evenly distributed throughout the softened butter.
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Transfer the butter mixture to the center of a sheet of plastic wrap and form into a log. Wrap tightly and place inside the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to become firm.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pat cod filets dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt and black pepper, to taste.
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Add filets to hot skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they become golden brown. Reduce heat to medium and carefully flip each fillet. Top each filet with an equal amount of herb butter and continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes. While cooking, spoon the herb butter back over the filets as it melts.
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Remove from heat and transfer fillets to individual serving plates. Drizzle with melted herb butter and garnish with some fresh chopped parsley, if desired.
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Serve immediately with some oven-roasted asparagus tossed with remaining herb butter from skillet or your choice of sides. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes