Lemon Garlic Butter Baked Cod
Lemon Garlic Butter Baked Cod is a delightful seafood dish that combines the rich flavors of buttery garlic and zesty lemon with tender cod fillets. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also visually stunning, making you feel like a gourmet chef. Each bite offers an explosion of flavor, ensuring your dining experience is both satisfying and memorable.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat until bubbly. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Stir in lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper; cook for another minute.
- Place cod fillets in the baking dish, drizzling half the lemon garlic butter over them.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Drizzle remaining butter over cod before serving with fresh parsley or lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet (170g)
- Calories: 262
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 408mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 82mg
Keywords: Substitute cod with haddock or tilapia for variety. Add fresh herbs like parsley on top before serving for extra flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.