Description
This Lemon Butter Baked Cod recipe features tender, flaky cod fillets baked in a zesty lemon butter sauce infused with garlic and herbs, making it a quick and delicious healthy dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
Fish
- 4 fillets cod (6 ounces each)
Lemon Butter Sauce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
To Serve
- Serving lemon wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the cod perfectly.
- Melt Butter: In a small bowl, melt the unsalted butter using the microwave or stovetop until fully liquid.
- Prepare Lemon Butter Mixture: Whisk in the fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, lemon zest, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper into the melted butter until everything is well combined.
- Coat Cod Fillets: Place the cod fillets evenly in a baking dish and pour the lemon butter mixture over the fish, making sure each fillet is coated with the flavorful sauce.
- Bake: Bake the coated cod fillets in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork, indicating it is fully cooked.
- Rest: Remove the dish from the oven and allow the fish to rest for a couple of minutes to let the flavors settle.
- Serve: Plate the cod fillets and serve with lemon wedges on the side for an additional fresh, zesty burst of flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best bright flavor.
- Check the fish at 12 minutes to avoid overcooking; thickness can affect cooking time.
- Unsalted butter allows better control over the saltiness of the dish.
- Cod can be substituted with other white fish such as haddock or halibut if preferred.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or a light salad for a balanced meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (6 ounces)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Lemon Butter Cod, Baked Cod, Easy Fish Recipe, Healthy Dinner, Lemon Garlic Fish
