Lemon Garlic Butter Cod: A Quick & Irresistible Delight

This Lemon Garlic Butter Cod is a quick and flavorful dish that turns an ordinary evening into something special in just 25 minutes.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 270

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cod

4 fillets Cod ensure they are fresh or thoroughly thawed
2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice for best taste, use freshly squeezed
1 tablespoon Lemon Zest freshly grated works best

For the Sauce

4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter or substitute with olive oil for a lighter dish
3 cloves Minced Garlic fresh garlic is highly recommended
1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes adjust to suit your heat preference

For Garnishing

2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley chop finely before sprinkling

Equipment

Oven
medium saucepan
Baking Dish
measuring spoons

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat until liquefied, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant and translucent.
Stir in the fresh lemon juice and zest into the sautéed garlic mixture, letting it bubble gently for 1-2 minutes.
Arrange the cod fillets in a baking dish and pour the lemon garlic butter sauce over them.
Bake the cod in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the baked cod before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 32gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Watch the baking time to ensure the cod stays moist.

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