Description
A simple and flavorful recipe for Lemon Baked Cod, featuring cod fillets baked with a lemony butter garlic sauce, topped with lemon slices for a bright, fresh finish. Perfect for a quick and healthy dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 fillets cod, 4 ounces each
- 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
- 4 slices lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a large rimmed baking sheet with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the lemon butter mixture: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, lemon juice, minced parsley, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly with a fork until well combined.
- Apply mixture to cod: Spread the butter mixture evenly over each cod fillet, ensuring each piece is well coated. Then place one slice of lemon on top of each fillet for extra citrus flavor.
- Bake the cod: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake the cod for 15 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Notes
- This recipe also works well with other firm white fish such as tilapia.
- Make sure not to overcook the fish to keep it moist and tender.
- For an extra touch, you can sprinkle additional fresh parsley just before serving.
- Use fresh lemon juice rather than bottled for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
