Lemon Garlic Butter Baked Cod
Lemon Garlic Butter Baked Cod is a succulent seafood dish featuring tender cod fillets drizzled in a rich, zesty garlic butter sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in. With its delightful flavors and minimal prep time, this dish is sure to become a favorite at your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (6 oz each)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Place the cod fillets in the baking dish and drizzle half of the garlic butter sauce over them.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cod flakes easily with a fork.
- Drizzle remaining sauce over cooked fillets and sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding herbs like dill or substituting cod with haddock or tilapia. A sprinkle of red pepper flakes can add a delightful kick.