Description
Discover the secret to perfectly flaky fish every time with this delicious Lemon Butter Baked Cod recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and minced garlic.
- Place the cod fillets in a baking dish and season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the lemon butter mixture over the cod fillets, ensuring they are well coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the cod in the lemon butter mixture for 30 minutes before baking.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: main dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg