Lemon Butter Baked Cod
This Lemon Butter Baked Cod is a delightful and easy-to-make dish that features tender cod fillets baked in a rich lemon butter sauce. The combination of garlic, lemon zest, and fresh parsley adds a burst of flavor, making it a perfect meal for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets, 6 ounces each
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Zest from one lemon
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 lemon, cut into slices
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon zest, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes.
- Add the cod fillets to the bowl and toss them around in the lemon butter sauce, ensuring they are well coated.
- Place the coated cod fillets in a baking dish. Arrange lemon slices around the fish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Once done, remove from the oven and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley.
- Serve the lemon butter baked cod hot, garnished with additional lemon slices and parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg