{"id":357,"date":"2025-08-17T19:53:05","date_gmt":"2025-08-17T19:53:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/savory.wasmer.app\/?post_type=recipe&#038;p=357"},"modified":"2026-01-17T15:16:43","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T15:16:43","slug":"cod-with-butter-and-lemon","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/index.php\/recipe\/cod-with-butter-and-lemon\/","title":{"rendered":"Cod with Butter and Lemon"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-a1cbde1b-5feb-49e7-93fb-1e883f26f012\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\" style=\"\">Table of Contents<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \">\n\t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/index.php\/recipe\/cod-with-butter-and-lemon\/#0-what-you-need-for-cod-with-butter-amp-lemon-\" style=\"\">What You Need For Cod with Butter &amp; Lemon<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/index.php\/recipe\/cod-with-butter-and-lemon\/#1-why-these-stuff-is-good-\" style=\"\">Why These Stuff Is Good<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/index.php\/recipe\/cod-with-butter-and-lemon\/#2-how-to-make-cod-with-butter-amp-lemon-\" style=\"\">How To Make Cod with Butter &amp; Lemon<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/index.php\/recipe\/cod-with-butter-and-lemon\/#3-serve-now-with-sides-you-like\" style=\"\">Serve now with sides you like<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/index.php\/recipe\/cod-with-butter-and-lemon\/#4-how-to-keep-leftovers-\" style=\"\">How To Keep Leftovers<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/index.php\/recipe\/cod-with-butter-and-lemon\/#5-best-tips-for-cod-with-butter-amp-lemon-\" style=\"\">Best Tips For Cod with Butter &amp; Lemon<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I love this cod with butter &amp; lemon cod recipe. It&#8217;s so easy yet so rich in taste. The mix of butter &amp; lemon is just right.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> It brings both rich &amp; bright tones. The cod is soft &amp; breaks apart easy. It seems fancy, but it&#8217;s so easy to cook. You can have it ready in 15 mins. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It&#8217;s light but still fills you up. It&#8217;s a good pick for a healthy but tasty meal. You can have it with any side, &amp; it works for all times you eat.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This cod with butter &amp; lemon hits the spot. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The cod fish are cooked in a pan until gold &amp; soft. Then you top them with a strong lemon butter mix that\u2019s full of taste. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The zest &amp; juice of the lemon make it bright &amp; fresh, while the garlic adds a deep, rich touch.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> It&#8217;s quick to make ready in just 15 mins and you can add herbs like parsley or thyme. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It&#8217;s great for a fast meal or to wow your guests. The rich sauce goes well with baked veggies, rice, or mashed taters. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Plus, it&#8217;s light enough to eat with no guilt.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|black\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color\" id=\"0-what-you-need-for-cod-with-butter-amp-lemon-\"><strong>What You Need For Cod with Butter &amp; Lemon<\/strong><br><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":368,\"width\":\"745px\",\"height\":\"auto\",\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-14-640x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-368\" style=\"width:745px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-14-640x1024.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-14-188x300.jpg 188w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-14-768x1229.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-14-960x1536.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-14.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2 <strong>cod fish<\/strong><br>2 big spoons of<strong> butter<\/strong><br>1 big spoon of <strong>olive oil<\/strong><br>2 bits of <strong>garlic<\/strong> made small<br>1 <strong>lemon<\/strong> (zest &amp; juice)<br><strong>Salt<\/strong> &amp; black <strong>pepper<\/strong> as you like<br><strong>Parsley<\/strong> for show if you want<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|black\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color\" id=\"1-why-these-stuff-is-good-\"><strong>Why These Stuff Is Good<\/strong><br><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Cod: Full of good stuff low in bad fat &amp; has omega 3<br><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Butter: Makes it taste good &amp; has needed things like vitamin A<br><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Olive Oil: A good good fat that makes taste better &amp; helps cook<br><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Garlic: Good for your heart adds deep taste &amp; boost immune<br><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Lemon: Full of vitamin C &amp; things that fight sick adds fresh taste<br><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Parsley: Mild fresh taste &amp; has vitamins A C K &amp; iron<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|black\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color\" id=\"2-how-to-make-cod-with-butter-amp-lemon-\"><strong>How To Make Cod with Butter &amp; Lemon<\/strong><br><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Warm up a pan on med heat &amp; melt the butter<br><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":369,\"width\":\"745px\",\"height\":\"auto\",\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-14-640x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-369\" style=\"width:745px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-14-640x1024.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-14-188x300.jpg 188w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-14-768x1229.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-14-960x1536.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-14.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Add salt &amp; black pepper to cod then cook in the pan for 3 4 mins each side until gold &amp; breaks easy<br><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":371,\"width\":\"745px\",\"height\":\"auto\",\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4-13-640x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-371\" style=\"width:745px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4-13-640x1024.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4-13-188x300.jpg 188w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4-13-768x1229.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4-13-960x1536.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4-13.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Add garlic to the pan &amp; cook for about 30 secs till it smells good<br><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Pour fresh lemon on the fish &amp; add zest for more taste<br><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":372,\"width\":\"745px\",\"height\":\"auto\",\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/5-12-640x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-372\" style=\"width:745px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/5-12-640x1024.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/5-12-188x300.jpg 188w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/5-12-768x1229.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/5-12-960x1536.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/5-12.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Take off heat &amp; add cut parsley<br><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":373,\"width\":\"745px\",\"height\":\"auto\",\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/6-10-640x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-373\" style=\"width:745px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/6-10-640x1024.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/6-10-188x300.jpg 188w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/6-10-768x1229.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/6-10-960x1536.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/6-10.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|black\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color\" id=\"3-serve-now-with-sides-you-like\">Serve now with sides you like<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>How To Serve Cod with Butter &amp; Lemon<br><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Have with baked veggies rice or mashed taters for a full meal<br><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Or pair with a light salad or hot greens for a health pick<br><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Goes well with a side of quinoa or a warm grain salad<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":375,\"width\":\"745px\",\"height\":\"auto\",\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/8-6-640x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-375\" style=\"width:745px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/8-6-640x1024.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/8-6-188x300.jpg 188w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/8-6-768x1229.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/8-6-960x1536.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/8-6.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|black\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color\" id=\"4-how-to-keep-leftovers-\"><strong>How To Keep Leftovers<\/strong><br><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Keep any fish left in a tight box in the cold for up to 2 days<br><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To heat again warm in a pan on low add a bit of water or broth to stop it from getting dry<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|black\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color\" id=\"5-best-tips-for-cod-with-butter-amp-lemon-\"><strong>Best Tips For Cod with Butter &amp; Lemon<\/strong><br><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":376,\"width\":\"745px\",\"height\":\"auto\",\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/9-3-640x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-376\" style=\"width:745px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/9-3-640x1024.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/9-3-188x300.jpg 188w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/9-3-768x1229.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/9-3-960x1536.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/9-3.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For more taste add fresh things like thyme or tarragon while you cook<br><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Make sure not to cook the cod too much or it gets dry<br><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Cod should be soft &amp; break easy when done<br><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you like a rich sauce add a bit of white wine or some thick cream to the pan after you cook the cod<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:block {\"ref\":163} \/-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I love this cod with butter &amp; lemon cod recipe. 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