Description
Easy Baked Cod is a quick and healthy seafood dish that features tender, flaky cod fillets drizzled with a vibrant lemon garlic butter sauce. This simple recipe is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a delightful weeknight meal. With minimal preparation time and maximum flavor, you’ll create a gourmet experience in no time. Serve alongside your favorite sides for a satisfying dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or dill, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Place the cod fillets in the dish, seasoning generously with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, melt the butter in the microwave. Mix in the minced garlic and lemon juice until well combined.
- Drizzle the buttery mixture over the cod fillets, ensuring they are well coated. Sprinkle fresh herbs on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve hot, drizzling any remaining sauce over the fillets and enjoy with steamed veggies or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet (170g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: To enhance flavor, consider adding capers or a sprinkle of cheese before baking. You can substitute cod with haddock or tilapia if desired. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.