Description
A delicious and easy recipe for Garlic Butter Cod that is flaky and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the cod fillets in a baking dish and pour the garlic butter mixture over them.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cod is flaky and cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the garlic butter.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or over rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Cod