Description
Garlic Butter Baked Cod is a delightful seafood dish that combines tender, flaky cod fillets with a rich garlic and butter sauce, creating a flavor-packed experience perfect for any occasion. This recipe is quick and easy to prepare, taking only 15 minutes of prep time, making it ideal for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties. The addition of fresh lemon juice and parsley brightens the dish, while the buttery sauce adds depth, ensuring every bite is mouthwatering and satisfying. Serve it with your favorite sides for a complete meal that is both healthy and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (6 oz each)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Grease a baking dish with oil or cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter and minced garlic; stir well.
- Add chopped parsley and lemon juice to the mixture; mix until combined.
- Pat cod fillets dry with paper towels; place them in the baking dish and season with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle the garlic butter mixture evenly over the cod fillets.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Ensure internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C) before serving.
- Garnish with lemon wedges and parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg