Easy Garlic Butter Cod Recipe: A Juicy Twist for Home Cooks
Delicious and easy to prepare, this garlic butter cod will make a delightful dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 fillets cod fish
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic to the butter and sauté until fragrant.
- Mix in lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Place the cod fillets in a baking dish and pour the garlic butter mixture over them.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
- For extra flavor, add some red pepper flakes to the garlic butter mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Easy Garlic Butter Cod, Cod Recipe, Easy Dinner Recipe