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Lime-Butter Cod

22 min
10 min prep
12 min cook

Serves 6

1gCarbs
8gFat
20gProtein

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Fresh Italian parsley, chopped for garnish
  • 2 tbsp White onions, minced
  • 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 lb Cod fillets, thawed
  • 1/4 tsp Ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Limes, juiced and zested
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted butter

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  • Item, Fresh Italian Parsley. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $0.92.
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  • Item, Fresh White Onion. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $0.63.
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    2 tbsp needed

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  • Item, H-E-B Coarse Kosher Salt. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $2.60.
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  • Item, H-E-B Wild Caught Frozen Alaska Cod Fillets. Quantity: 2 eachs. Price: $20.74.
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  • Item, H-E-B Coarse Ground Black Pepper. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $2.58.
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  • Item, Fresh Lime. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $0.20.
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  • Item, H-E-B Sweet Cream Unsalted Butter. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $5.08.
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    4 tbsp needed

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Instructions

  1. Rinse fillets under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Cut fillets in half. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  3. Chop onion very finely to mince.
  4. Zest lime; zest only the outer portion of the peel. Squeeze lime for juice.
  5. Heat a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes.
  6. Melt 1 teaspoon butter in skillet; tilt skillet to coat bottom.
  7. Add cod and cook 2 1/2 - 4 minutes per side (thicker pieces may take longer). Remove to a plate and keep warm.
  8. Melt 2 teaspoons butter in skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 1 minute. Add lime juice; stir and heat very briefly.
  9. Add remaining 3 tablespoons butter and stir to melt. Heat 1 minute or until butter is frothy and golden.
  10. Stir in zest; pour sauce over cod. Garnish with parsley, if desired, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

6 servings

  • Amount Per Serving
    Calories
    160
  • % Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    • 8g
    • 12%
  • Saturated Fat
    • 5g
    • 25%
  • Trans Fat
    • 0g
  • Cholesterol
    • 65mg
    • 22%
  • Sodium
    • 180mg
    • 8%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    • 1g
  • Dietary Fiber
    • 0g
  • Sugars
    • 0g
  • Protein
    • 20g
  • Vitamin C
    • 6%
  • Calcium
  • Iron
  • Vitamin A
    • 8%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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