Dinner for 4
Lemon Butter Cod
Flour-coated cod cooks in a skillet before simmering with garlic, lemon, butter, and herbs.
$11.97for 4 servings
$2.99 per serving$11.97 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

Photo: cookingclassy.com
- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)$6.99/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $10.48Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $1.00Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 0.75 oz | $0.05Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 0.75 oz | $0.03Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.97 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 4 cod fillets
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 3/4 tsp salt (optional)
- 3/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 5 tbsp danish creamery butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 1/2 tbsp low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Steps
- Mix the flour, paprika, onion powder, thyme, oregano, cayenne, salt, and pepper on a plate.
- Coat four cod fillets with the seasoned flour.
- Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the cod for 4 minutes per side, until it flakes easily or reaches 145 F.
- Melt the remaining butter in the skillet, then cook the garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add the broth and lemon juice, and simmer the sauce for 2 minutes before stirring in the parsley.
Swaps
- White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock) for Salmon filletsabout $3.00/lb more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Main ingredient on sale this week? See what to make with white fish (tilapia, cod, haddock) on sale.
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