A simple and quick recipe for Cod Fish pan-seared in a skillet. The fish is seasoned and cooked in butter and served with herbs and fresh lemon. The cod is so buttery, flakey, and melts in your mouth.
This easy recipe is ready from start to finish in under 10 minutes, perfect for a lazy dinner when craving seafood.
Cod Recipe-
This truly is the best recipe for cod. The fish become so flavorful, flakey and melts in your mouth tender. The butter penetrates into the cod and combined with the seasonings, lemon and herbs is a phenomenal fish recipe.
How to Cook Cod fish-
This is the easiest recipe for cod fillets in a skillet you will find. You are going to love the recipe and prepare it over and over again. Even your picky eaters will approve and ask for seconds.
- PREPARE SEASONING: Combine the ground paprika, salt, pepper and garlic powder. TIP: If you like spicy food, add ground cayenne pepper or chili, to taste.
- CUT COD: Keep the cod whole (and cook an extra minute), or cut into smaller pieces. Season all sides of the cod.
- COOK COD: Heat 2 Tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cod to the melted butter and cook 2 minutes. Turn heat down to medium and flip the cod over. Top with remaining butter and cook another 3-4 minutes.
- SERVE: Drizzle lemon juice over cod and top with fresh cilantro or parsley before serving.
frequently asked questions-
What kind of cod do I use?
You can use any cod fillet. An Alaskanor wild-caught cod will perform best in this recipe. However, your favorite cod fish will work.
How long do you cook cod fish?
The thickness of the cod fillet will impact the cooking time of the fish.
-A thicker and larger fillet will require approximately 9-12 minutes of cooking.
-A thinner fillet will cook quicker, about 6-8 minutes.
Can I use frozen cod?
Yes, store-bought frozencod will work. Just be sure to completely thaw the cod fillets before cooking. Thaw the cod in the refrigerator.
NOTE: You don’t want to cook the cod when it’s still frozen.
I hope this cod recipe becomes our new favorite fish to enjoy when you want a quick meal.
Try these other seafood recipes:
- Flounder with Vegetables– This quick recipe in a skillet is a must try.
- Fish Tacos– amazing flavor.
- Tilapia– Popular for a good reason, SOO GOOD!
- Shrimp Tacos– with the best sauce.
- Baked Salmon with Asparagus– Oven-baked and so quick.
Buttered Cod Fish Recipe (Video)
Author: Valentina
4.97 from 142 votes
The BEST cod fish recipe! Cod seasoned and cooked in butter until flakey and so tender. The cod is ready in just 10 minutes!
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
cod-
- 1 1/2 lbs cod fillets
- 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, sliced
seasoning-
- 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
US Customary – Metric
Instructions
Combine the ingredients for the seasoning in a small bowl.
Cut cod into smaller pieces, if desired. Season all sides of the cod with the seasoning.
Heat 2 Tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once butter melts, add cod to skillet. Cook 2 minutes.
Turn the heat down to medium. Gently flip the cod. Top with remaining butter and cook another 3-4 minutes.
Butter will completely melt and the fish will cook. (Don’t overcook the cod, it will become mushy and completely fall apart.)
Drizzle cod with fresh lemon juice and herbs. Serve immediately.
Enjoy, friends.
Nutrition
294kcal Calories30g Protein18g Fat11g Saturated Fat118mg Cholesterol385mg Sodium712mg Potassium815IU Vitamin A1.7mg Vitamin C32mg Calcium0.7mg Iron
- Full Nutrition Label
Nutrition Facts
Buttered Cod Fish Recipe (Video)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 294Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 11g69%
Cholesterol 118mg39%
Sodium 385mg17%
Potassium 712mg20%
Protein 30g60%
Vitamin A 815IU16%
Vitamin C 1.7mg2%
Calcium 32mg3%
Iron 0.7mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
(The nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
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463 comments
- Tina
This was so delicious, we will be adding this to our regular menu.
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- Valentina’s Corner
That’s wonderful, Tina. Thanks so much for visiting our online kitchen.
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- Lyubov Polishchuk
я могу ето сделать с тилапией?
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- Valentina’s Corner
You sure can, Lyubov. The cook time may be slightly different, depending on the thickness of the tilapia.
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- Jen A
Delicious and easy. Thank you Valentina! I used about half the butter and it was still rich enough.
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- Valentina’s Corner
Wonderful, Jen. I’m so glad you enjoyed the cod fillet recipe, it’s a personal favorite of mine.
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- L OConnor
Delicious! Our favorite new recipe for cod
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- Valentina’s Corner
L OConnor, that’s wonderful! Thanks so much for visiting our online kitchen.
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- Michelle
Amazing! I made this for dinner tonight. I am not a fan of fish. But, I am now! I had no idea I loved Cod…. Thank you for this recipe.
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- Valentina’s Corner
So awesome, thanks for sharing, Michelle. We love the cod recipe as well. You’ll have to try our other Cod Recipe.
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- Kat
Wonderful prep for my favorite fish. So easy and with minimal seasonings. Did in my cast iron skillet, medium heat on my electric glass top stove, got the perfect sear, don’t go too high on the heat! Paired it with tiny sauteed gold potatoes and fresh sauteed spinach with garlic and a little sprinkle of parmesan, yum 😋 Thanks for this recipe.
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- Valentina’s Corner
So wonderful, Kat. Your dinner sounds lovely!
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- Lana
I am thankful for this recipe. I am 53 and have recently been diagnosed with Autoimmune disorders including Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis. I also have Hashimoto’s thyroid disease. This starts a whole new journey for me. I looked up Cod recipes for my AIP conditions and this came up. I plan to make this tonight, for my and my husbands Valentine dinner. We both love ocean caught fish. I will post how it goes. I plan to make a nice salad. I also bought gluten free pasta (fettuccine) any suggestions for a good recipe for the pasta?
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- Valentina’s Corner
Lana, blessing you in this new journey of yours! I hope you enjoyed the cod recipe. Welcome to our online kitchen and I hope you find other recipes to enjoy.
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- Lindsay Velianoff
Excellent! Delicious! Easy! A new family favorite. Making it tonight!
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- Valentina’s Corner
So awesome, Lindsay. These kinds of dinners are the best.
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