Description
This Lemon Baked Cod recipe delivers tender, flaky cod fillets infused with a buttery lemon garlic sauce. Easy to prepare and perfect for a healthy dinner, this dish combines fresh parsley, lemon juice, and garlic for bright, zesty flavors baked to perfection.
Ingredients
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Fish and Topping
- 4 cod fillets 4 ounces each
- 4 slices lemon
Butter Mixture
- 1/4 cup butter softened
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon minced parsley
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a large rimmed baking sheet with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, combine softened butter, lemon juice, minced parsley, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well with a fork until fully blended.
- Apply Mixture to Cod: Spread the butter mixture evenly over each cod fillet ensuring full coverage for maximum flavor.
- Add Lemon Slices: Place a slice of lemon on top of each fillet to infuse additional citrus aroma and flavor during baking.
- Bake the Cod: Bake the fish in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the cod turns opaque and flakes easily with a fork, indicating it is fully cooked.
Notes
- This recipe works well with other firm white fish such as tilapia.
- Ensure butter is softened for easy mixing and even spreading.
- Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.
- Do not overcook the fish to maintain moisture and tenderness.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the cod at its best texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (4 ounces)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
