Lemon Butter Baked Cod: Easy & Flavorful Weeknight Delight
This Lemon Butter Baked Cod is a simple and flavorful dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets cod
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, then stir in lemon juice and garlic.
- Place cod fillets in a baking dish and pour the lemon garlic butter over the fillets.
- Sprinkle with parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cod flakes easily with a fork.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh cod.
- Adjust seasoning according to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Lemon Butter Baked Cod, Easy Recipes, Weeknight Dinner