Description
Garlic Butter Baked Cod is a sumptuous seafood dish that effortlessly combines flaky cod fillets with a rich garlic butter sauce and fresh herbs. This easy-to-make recipe transforms your dinner into a gourmet experience, perfect for weeknight meals or special occasions. With its golden crust and aromatic flavors, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (6 ounces each)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Arrange the cod fillets in the baking dish and season with salt and pepper.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and parsley.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the cod fillets.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For an extra crispy texture, sear the cod in a hot skillet for 2 minutes on each side before baking. You can substitute cod with haddock or tilapia if desired. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.