Skillet Cod with Cilantro Lime Butter
Skillet cod seared in a hot pan and topped with cilantro lime butter that melts into a sauce. Dinner is on the table in 15 minutes.
Servings 4
Calories 242kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 pounds cod fillet , (4-6 ounce pieces)
- cooking spray
- 1 medium lime , quartered
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter , softened
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ teaspoon lime zest
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper; sprinkle over both sides of fish. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Coat pan with cooking spray or a small amount of olive oil to prevent sticking. Coat both sides of cod fillets with cooking spray and place in the hot skillet.
- Cook fish for 3 minutes over medium heat on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork and internal temperature is 145℉ in the thickest part of the fish.
- While fish is cooking mix together softened butter, cilantro, lime zest, paprika, and salt in a small bowl.
- Place fish on serving platter and squeeze lime quarters over fish. Serve with cilantro lime butter.
Nutrition
Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 342mg | Potassium: 961mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 325IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbohydrates: 1g
