Description
This Baked Cod with Lemon and Garlic Butter is a simple, flavorful dish that is perfect for weeknight dinners. It features flaky cod fillets baked in a rich mixture of butter, garlic, and lemon, finished with fresh parsley for a vibrant touch.
Ingredients
Scale
4 oz Cod Fillets (fresh or thawed)
1/4 cup Unsalted Butter, melted
4–6 cloves Garlic, minced
1 large Lemon, juiced and zested
2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley, chopped
Salt and Black Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil
- Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and black pepper
- In a small microwave-safe bowl or saucepan, melt the butter and then stir in the minced garlic and lemon zest
- Drizzle the lemon garlic butter mixture evenly over each cod fillet
- Bake the cod in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily
- Remove from oven, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the fish, and sprinkle with chopped parsley
- Serve immediately
Notes
Ensure correct oven temperature for even cooking.
Do not overcook the fish to prevent it from becoming dry.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg