Description
This baked lemon-garlic cod is a delightful, quick-to-make dish that features tender, flaky cod fillets topped with a rich butter sauce infused with fresh lemon and garlic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (6 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh lemon slices, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Place the cod fillets in the baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the butter sauce over the cod fillets, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cod flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh lemon slices before serving.
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 70
Keywords: baked cod, lemon garlic cod, cod with butter sauce, easy fish recipe, healthy cod recipe