Lemon Garlic Butter Cod: A Juicy Delight for Home Cooks
This Lemon Garlic Butter Cod is an irresistible dish that combines fresh flavors for a delightful meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets cod fish
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice and parsley. Remove from heat.
- Place cod fillets in a baking dish. Pour lemon garlic butter over the fillets.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cod flakes easily with a fork.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the cod in the lemon garlic butter for 30 minutes before baking.
- Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or over rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg