Garlic Butter Cod with Lemon Caper Sauce

By Dr Ernst
November 4, 2026

Ingredients

  • 2 cod fillets (6 oz each), patted dry
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp capers, drained
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 lemon slices
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • Salt and black pepper
  • Fresh parsley, chopped

Cooking Instructions

  1. Pat 2 cod dry and season with pinch of salt and pepper.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear cod for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (145°F int temp).
  3. Reduce heat, add 3 tbsp butter and 3 garlic cloves, and cook until fragrant. Stir in 1 tbsp capers and 1 tbsp lemon juice, spoon sauce over cod.
  4. Finish with parsley and lemon slices.

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