Description
Lemon Butter Baked Cod is a delectable dish featuring tender fish enveloped in a rich, zesty lemon-butter sauce. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (6 oz each)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 fresh lemons (juiced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease an oven-safe baking dish.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, then stir in lemon juice and minced garlic until fragrant.
- Arrange the cod fillets in the prepared dish and drizzle half of the lemon-butter mixture over them. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet (170g)
- Calories: 327
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 73mg
Keywords: Substitute cod with tilapia or salmon for variety. Fresh herbs like dill can add an aromatic twist. For added flavor, consider marinating the fish in lemon juice for 30 minutes prior to baking.