Slow Cooker Lemon Cod (3-Ingredient Style)

🍋 Slow Cooker Lemon Cod (3-Ingredient Style)
🛒 Ingredients
4 cod fillets (fresh or frozen, thawed)
Juice of 1–2 lemons 🍋
3 tablespoons butter (or olive oil)
Optional: salt & black pepper to taste
👩‍🍳 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 1.5–2 hours
OR HIGH for about 1 hour
(Fish cooks fast—don’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.
🍽️ Easy Serving Ideas
With steamed rice or potatoes
Alongside roasted vegetables
Or with a simple salad for a light meal
💡 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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