Description
A simple and flavorful recipe for lemon butter baked cod.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 lemons (juiced and zested)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
- Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and minced garlic to the melted butter.
- Place cod fillets in a baking dish and season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the lemon butter mixture over the cod.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the cooking time based on the thickness of the cod fillets.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or rice.
- Use fresh lemons for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: lemon butter baked cod, baked cod recipe, fish recipe, healthy dinner