Lemon Butter Baked Cod
A quick and easy yet luxurious dish featuring flaky cod baked in a rich lemon butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Create the lemon butter sauce by melting unsalted butter in a saucepan and stirring in lemon juice, zest, and garlic.
- Season the cod fillets in a baking dish with salt and pepper.
- Pour the lemon butter sauce over the cod.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the cod is opaque and flakes easily.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using fresh herbs like thyme or dill. Serve with rice or salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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