Description
A simple and delicious recipe for Garlic Butter Baked Cod that makes for an easy fish dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and add the minced garlic.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, then remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and parsley.
- Place the cod fillets in a baking dish and season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture over the cod fillets.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve hot with your choice of sides.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can sprinkle some paprika on the cod before baking.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg