Garlic Butter Baked Cod
Garlic Butter Baked Cod is a quick and delicious seafood dish that brings the essence of fine dining to your kitchen. With tender cod fillets coated in a rich garlic butter sauce and brightened by zesty lemon, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. In just 30 minutes, you can create a meal that impresses family and friends with its fantastic flavor and minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (approximately 6 oz each)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (½ stick)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and arrange the cod fillets inside, leaving space between them.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour the garlic butter over the cod fillets, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Drizzle fresh lemon juice on top and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet (170g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg