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Creamy Lemon Parmesan Cod
This creamy lemon parmesan cod recipe is melt-in-your-mouth delicious! Tender, flaky cod is smothered in a bright and comforting sauce for an elevated weeknight meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 447 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound cod see note
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1/2 tablespoon flour + extra for dredging
- 3 tablespoons butter divided
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Let the cod sit on the counter for 15 minutes or so prior to starting the recipe if possible. Cut it into 4 equal pieces. Season each piece with salt & pepper then coat in flour, shaking off any excess.
- Add 2 tablespoons of the butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. Let the pan heat up for a few minutes. Once the pan is hot, add the cod and cook for 2 minutes/side. Transfer the cod to a plate (use a spatula as it falls apart easily).
- Take the skillet off the burner for a minute or so to let it cool a bit.
- Add the remaining butter to the skillet over medium heat. Once it's melted, stir in the garlic and 1/2 tablespoon flour and cook for about a minute.
- Stir in the cream, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
- Add the cod back into the pan and let it finish cooking for a few minutes (be careful not to overcook especially if you've got very thin pieces). It should flake easily with a fork. Spoon some sauce over top and season with extra salt & pepper as needed.
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Notes
- A bit over a pound of cod will work fine.
- Don't recommend subbing the cream as the lemon juice is likely to curdle it and the sauce won't thicken as well.
Nutrition Information
Calories
447kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
149mg
(50%)
Sodium
365mg
(15%)
Potassium
573mg
(16%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1377IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
178mg
(18%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 447
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 447kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 149mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 365mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 573mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1377IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 178mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.