Lemon Garlic Butter Cod
A simple and flavorful lemon garlic butter cod recipe that’s quick to prepare and perfect for a healthy meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (6 oz each)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the cod fillets dry and season with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Sear cod fillets for 2 minutes per side.
- Pour the lemon garlic butter mixture over the cod.
- Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh cod for the best texture.
- Adjust cooking time if fillets are thicker or thinner.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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