Description
A light and flavorful dish featuring cod fillets baked with a zesty lemon butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 lemons (juiced and zested)
- 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 low heat.
- Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, and dried parsley to the melted butter. Stir to combine.
- Place the cod fillets in a baking dish and season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the lemon butter mixture over the cod fillets.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional lemon slices if desired.
Notes
- For a healthier option, use olive oil instead of butter.
- Pair with steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg