Description
Lemon Butter Baked Cod is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender fish infused with zesty lemon and rich butter, perfect for both casual dinners and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish with nonstick spray or butter.
- Season cod fillets with salt and pepper, placing them in the prepared baking dish.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in lemon juice and zest.
- Pour the lemon butter sauce evenly over the cod fillets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: - Substitute cod with halibut or salmon for variation. - Experiment with herbs like dill or add a sprinkle of paprika for extra flavor.