Description
This Lemon Baked Cod recipe is a simple, flavorful dish featuring tender cod fillets baked with a zesty lemon butter sauce. Perfect for a quick and healthy dinner, it combines fresh herbs and garlic to enhance the mild taste of the fish.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 cod fillets 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 Oven: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a large rimmed baking sheet with non-stick spray to prepare for baking the fish.
- Prepare Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, lemon juice, minced parsley, minced garlic, salt, and pepper using a fork until the ingredients are well combined into a smooth mixture.
- Coat Cod Fillets: Evenly spread the lemon butter mixture over each cod fillet ensuring full coverage on top for maximum flavor.
- Add Lemon Slices: Place one slice of lemon on top of each butter-coated cod fillet to infuse additional citrus aroma and taste during baking.
- Bake the Cod: Bake the cod in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the fish turns opaque and flakes easily with a fork, signaling it is cooked through.
Notes
- This recipe can be substituted easily with tilapia or other firm white fish for variety.
- Do not overbake to prevent the fish from becoming dry; check for doneness starting at 15 minutes.
- Using fresh lemon juice and parsley enhances the freshness and brightness of the dish.
- Allow the butter to soften before mixing to ensure it blends evenly with the other ingredients.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
