Lemon Butter Baked Cod: The Juicy Dinner You’ll Crave
A delightful recipe for Lemon Butter Baked Cod, perfect for dinner.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
- 4 fillets cod fish
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Place cod fillets in a baking dish and pour the lemon butter mixture over them.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the cod in the lemon butter mixture for 30 minutes before baking.
- Serve with steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Lemon Butter Baked Cod, Dinner, Fish Recipe