Garlic Butter Cod with Greens

Garlic Butter Cod with Greens 🐟

Flaky white cod fillets pan-seared in foaming garlic butter, finished with lemon and served over wilted garlicky spinach for a restaurant-quality weeknight meal.

18 min · Comfortable · 280 cal · 38g protein · $4.20/serving · Italian

18minutes
4servings
280calories
38gprotein
$4.20per serving

Ingredients (serves 4)

  • 1.25 lb cod fillets
  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 1 lemon
  • Salt and black pepper
  • Olive oil

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Pat cod dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  3. 3

    Cook cod 3-4 minutes per side until opaque and flakes easily. Transfer to a plate.

  4. 4

    In the same skillet, melt remaining butter. Mince and add garlic, cook 30 seconds. Add spinach and toss until wilted, 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

  5. 5

    Divide spinach between plates, top with cod, and squeeze fresh lemon juice over everything.

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