Irresistible Lemon Garlic Butter Cod: A Juicy, Family Favorite Delight
Indulge in the deliciousness of Irresistible Lemon Garlic Butter Cod, perfect for family dinners!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets cod
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
- Place cod fillets on a baking sheet and pour the lemon garlic butter mixture over them.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until cod flakes easily with a fork.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the cod in the butter mixture for 30 minutes before baking.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or over rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg