Baked Lemon-Garlic Cod with Butter Sauce
Baked Lemon-Garlic Cod with Butter Sauce is a delightful seafood dish that combines the delicate flavor of cod with a zesty lemon-garlic butter sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special family dinners. With just a few simple ingredients, you’ll create a flaky, tender fish dish that bursts with flavor and pairs beautifully with your choice of sides. Not only is it delicious, but it’s also healthy—making it an ideal option for meal prep or entertaining guests. Impress your family and friends with this mouthwatering meal ready in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 oz) cod fillets
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Whisk together until smooth.
- Arrange the cod fillets in a baking dish and pour half of the butter sauce over them.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Drizzle the remaining butter sauce over the cod and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg