Garlic Butter Baked Cod
Garlic Butter Baked Cod is a delightful dish that transforms tender cod fillets into a gourmet experience in just 30 minutes. Infused with aromatic garlic and rich butter, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties. The golden crust and flaky texture offer a mouthwatering balance of flavors, making it an easy yet elegant meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (6-ounce) cod fillets
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Season the cod fillets with lemon juice, salt, and pepper in the prepared baking dish.
- Drizzle the garlic butter over the cod fillets, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet (170g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg