Description
This recipe features flaky cod baked with a bright lemon garlic butter sauce. It’s a simple yet elegant dish perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6-ounce) cod fillets
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Place cod fillets in the prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the lemon garlic butter sauce over the cod fillets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust baking time based on the thickness of your cod fillets.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle with a pinch of red pepper flakes before baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: baked cod, lemon garlic cod, butter sauce, fish recipe, healthy dinner