Description
Delicious and healthy Baked Cod with Lemon Garlic Butter features tender cod fillets baked to perfection with a zesty lemon garlic butter sauce. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner and pairs wonderfully with rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Fish
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 ounces each)
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
Garnish
- lemon slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the cod evenly.
- Prepare Cod: Place the cod fillets in a baking dish and gently pat them dry with paper towels to help the butter mixture stick and to ensure even cooking.
- Make Lemon Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to blend all the flavors thoroughly.
- Coat Fillets: Pour the lemon garlic butter mixture evenly over each cod fillet, making sure each piece is well coated for maximum flavor.
- Bake: Bake the cod in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is opaque in the center, indicating it is fully cooked.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top and add lemon slices for garnish before serving to add a fresh, citrus aroma and bright presentation.
Notes
- For enhanced flavor, try placing thin lemon slices underneath the cod fillets before baking.
- This dish pairs beautifully with sides such as rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables to make a well-rounded meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (6 ounces)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
