Slow Cooker Lemon Cod (3-Ingredient Style)

๐Ÿ‹ Slow Cooker Lemon Cod (3-Ingredient Style)
๐Ÿ›’ Ingredients
4 cod fillets (fresh or frozen, thawed)
Juice of 1โ€“2 lemons ๐Ÿ‹
3 tablespoons butter (or olive oil)
Optional: salt & black pepper to taste
๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ Instructions
Prep the cod
Place the cod fillets in the slow cooker in a single layer.
Add flavor
Squeeze fresh lemon juice evenly over the fish.
Add butter on top (cut into small pieces so it melts evenly).
Season (optional but recommended)
Sprinkle a little salt and pepper.
Cook
On LOW for 1.5โ€“2 hours
OR HIGH for about 1 hour
(Fish cooks fastโ€”donโ€™t overcook or it can get dry.)
Serve
The cod should be tender and flaky. Spoon the lemon-butter sauce over the top before serving.
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Easy Serving Ideas
With steamed rice or potatoes
Alongside roasted vegetables
Or with a simple salad for a light meal
๐Ÿ’ก Quick Tips
Add minced garlic or paprika if you want extra flavor
A sprinkle of parsley at the end makes it taste fresher
You can swap butter for olive oil for a lighter version

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