Description
This Lemon Butter Baked Cod recipe is a delightful combination of tender, flaky cod fillets drenched in a tangy lemon butter sauce. It’s a simple yet elegant dish perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, showcasing the natural flavors of the cod with a zest of lemon and richness of butter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (6 ounces each)
- 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter, melted
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon of minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon of freshly chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon slices and additional parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Arrange cod fillets in the baking dish. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, lemon juice, garlic, and chopped parsley. Pour over the cod fillets.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with lemon slices and additional parsley before serving.
Notes
- Ensure cod fillets are thawed completely if using frozen.
- Adjust lemon juice to taste for more or less tanginess.
- Can substitute with other white fish like haddock or tilapia.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 200
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 95mg