Description
This baked cod is an easy and flavorful dish, featuring tender fish topped with a zesty lemon garlic butter sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, and parsley.
- Season the cod fillets with salt and pepper on both sides and place them in a baking dish.
- Pour the lemon garlic butter mixture over the cod fillets, ensuring they are well coated.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve with lemon wedges and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute cod with other white fish like haddock or tilapia.
- For added flavor, consider marinating the fish in the lemon garlic butter for 30 minutes before baking.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
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