Lemon-Butter Sous Vide Cod Loins
Lemon-Butter Sous Vide Cod Loins deliver exceptionally tender, flaky fish with a clean, bright citrus lift and a subtle richness from butter. Gentle sous vide cooking preserves the cod’s delicate texture while shallots add a mild sweetness. Serve for a light Dinner or an elegant weekend meal when you want something refined yet comforting.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Fill a large pot with water. Attach an immersion circulator to the pot. Set it to 130 degrees F (54 degrees C) and set the timer for 35 minutes.
- 2
Lightly season the cod with salt and pepper. Place 1/2 of the lemon zest, 1 teaspoon butter, and 2 lemon slices on each piece.
- 3
Divide the shallot slices between 2 resealable plastic bags. Set a cod loin on top of the shallots. Seal the bags, leaving a small corner open.
- 4
Lower the bags into the preheated water and submerge them until all the air is pushed out. Seal the corners and start the timer.
- 5
When the timer ends, remove the bags. Carefully move the cod to serving plates. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the cooking liquid from each bag over each loin. Garnish with extra lemon slices.
- Calories 143.79 kcal Moderate
- Protein 20.19 g Good Source
- Carbs 4.76 g Moderate
- Total Fat 5.19 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 2.69 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 61.3 mg High
- Sodium 61.44 mg Low Source
- Fiber 1.86 g Low Source
- Sugar 1.9 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 36.8 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.43 mg Low Source
- Potassium 545.59 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 4.07 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 23.9 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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