Lemon Garlic Butter Cod: A Flavorful 25-Minute Delight

This Lemon Garlic Butter Cod recipe transforms a hectic weeknight into a memorable dinner experience in just 25 minutes.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Seafood

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cod

4 fillets Cod Use fresh or thoroughly thawed
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Fresh juice preferred
1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Enhances lemon flavor

For the Sauce

4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Substitute with olive oil for a lighter version
2 tablespoons Minced Garlic Fresh garlic recommended
1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional, for a kick of heat

For Garnishing

2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped, for topping

Equipment

Medium saucepan
baking dish

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Gather your baking dish and place it on the counter, ready for the cod fillets.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter and let it melt completely.
Add 2 tablespoons of minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for approximately 1 minute.
Stir in the juice and zest of one fresh lemon into the garlic butter mixture.
Place the cod fillets in the prepared baking dish and pour the lemon garlic butter sauce evenly over the cod.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until the cod is opaque and flakes easily.
Remove from the oven and sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 25gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 450mgVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dish is customizable; feel free to add your favorite vegetables or adjust the spices as you prefer.

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