Baked Lemon-Garlic Cod with Butter Sauce
Baked Lemon-Garlic Cod with Butter Sauce is a simple yet elegant dish that perfectly combines the freshness of lemon and garlic with tender cod fillets. This quick recipe, ready in under 30 minutes, is ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. The zesty butter sauce enhances the mild flavor of the fish, making it a favorite among seafood lovers. Served alongside your choice of grains or greens, this dish not only satisfies your taste buds but also makes for an impressive presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- 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
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400F (200C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until well blended.
- Arrange the cod fillets in a baking dish and pour the butter sauce evenly over each fillet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon slices before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet (170g)
- Calories: 303
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 355mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 88mg