Buttered Cod Fish Recipe (Video)

The BEST cod fish recipe! Cod seasoned and cooked in butter until flakey and so tender. The cod is ready in just 10 minutes!

📝 Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs cod fillets
• 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, sliced
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp ground black pepper
• ¾ tsp ground paprika
• 1 tsp fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro)
• few lemon slices, drizzle for serving

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Combine the ingredients for the seasoning in a small bowl.
2. 2Cut cod into smaller pieces, if desired. Season all sides of the cod with the seasoning.
3. 3Heat 2 Tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once butter melts, add cod to skillet. Cook 2 minutes.
4. 4Turn the heat down to medium. Gently flip the cod. Top with remaining butter and cook another 3-4 minutes.
5. 5Butter will completely melt and the fish will cook. (Don’t overcook the cod, it will become mushy and completely fall apart.)
6. 6Drizzle cod with fresh lemon juice and herbs. Serve immediately.
7. 7Enjoy, friends.