Description
This Lemon Butter Baked Cod is a simple yet elegant dish featuring flaky cod fillets baked in a zesty garlic lemon butter sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this healthy and light seafood recipe is perfect for quick dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Lemon slices, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or line with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Place cod fillets in the baking dish and spoon the lemon butter mixture evenly over the top.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon slices.
Notes
- Cod can be swapped for haddock, tilapia, or halibut.
- Add a splash of white wine to the baking dish for extra depth.
- Great served over rice, quinoa, or steamed veggies.
Nutrition
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
