Gluten Free Lemon Butter Cod
Flaky, golden-seared cod bathed in a bright, nutty lemon butter sauce is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels far more impressive than the effort it takes. The fillets get a proper sear in garlic-infused oil until they release naturally from the pan — that's your cue they're perfectly crusted and ready to flip. A quick brown butter sauce built right in the same skillet pulls in fresh lemon juice, zest, scallion tops, and parsley for layers of flavor that are anything but boring. Because every ingredient here is naturally free of gluten-containing grains, there's no need to swap anything out or second-guess a label — it just works as written. The optional pinch of red pepper flakes adds a gentle heat that plays beautifully against the richness of the butter and the brightness of the lemon. Serve it straight from the pan with extra lemon wedges and you've got a restaurant-worthy plate that comes together in one skillet with almost no cleanup.
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4 servings
- 4 cod fillets (6 oz each), about 1 inch thick
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp garlic-infused oil
For the sauce
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp scallion green tops, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
For serving
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the cod fillets thoroughly dry with paper towels, then season both sides evenly with the salt and black pepper.
- 2
Heat the garlic-infused oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the cod fillets presentation-side down and cook, undisturbed, for 3–4 minutes, until the underside is golden and the fish releases easily from the pan.
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