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Instant Pot Butter Cod – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Instant Pot Butter Cod

This Instant Pot Butter Cod is an incredibly tender, flaky, and flavorful seafood dinner ready in just 15 minutes. Cod fillets are gently poached in a luxurious buttery sauce for a restaurant-quality meal on a busy weeknight.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 serving
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 4 (6 oz / 170g each) cod fillets
  • 2 cups (475 ml) water or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup (240 ml) milk
  • ½ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 small white onion, finely diced
  • 2 oz (57 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • For a richer, creamier sauce, substitute half of the milk with heavy cream. After removing the fish, you can turn the Instant Pot back to 'Sauté' and simmer the sauce for a few minutes to thicken it slightly.
  • Ensure the cod fillets are arranged in a single layer for even cooking. If your fillets are very large or won't fit, it's better to cook them in two smaller batches.
  • This dish pairs beautifully with steamed asparagus, mashed potatoes, or quinoa to soak up all of that delicious buttery sauce.

Method
 

  1. Directions
  2. Select the 'Sauté' function on your Instant Pot.
  3. Add the butter and allow it to melt completely.
  4. Add the diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Press 'Cancel'.
  6. Pour in the water and milk, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  7. Stir in the chopped parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  8. Gently place the cod fillets into the liquid in a single layer.
  9. Secure the lid and set the steam release valve to 'Sealing'. Select the 'Pressure Cook' or 'Manual' setting and set the timer for 5 minutes.
  10. Once the cooking time is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes, then perform a quick release for any remaining pressure.
  11. Carefully open the lid. Gently remove the cod fillets with a wide spatula and serve immediately, spooning the buttery sauce from the pot over the top.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 32gFat: 22g

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