Lemon Butter Baked Cod
A perfectly baked cod fillet with a rich lemon butter sauce that elevates the dish, making it perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 lemons (juiced and zested)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Melt the butter over medium heat in a small saucepan.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the lemon juice and zest, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Place the cod fillets in a baking dish and pour the lemon butter sauce over them.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cod flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding a splash of white wine to the butter sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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