Quick Lemon Garlic Butter Cod by Spiceitupwithnae

Ingredients

• 2 cod fillets (6 oz each)
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
2. Melt 1 tbsp of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add cod fillets to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and the fish flakes easily with a fork.
4. Remove fish from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
5. In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tbsp of butter and minced garlic, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
6. Stir in the lemon juice, then pour the sauce over the cooked cod and garnish with fresh parsley.