Description
Baked Cod with Garlic Butter is a delightful dish that combines the rich flavors of garlic and butter with the delicate taste of cod, offering a healthy and simple option for dinner.
Ingredients
- Cod fillets: 4 pieces, about 6 oz each
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Butter: 1/2 cup (1 stick)
- Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons, freshly squeezed
- Fresh parsley: 1/4 cup, chopped
- Salt: to taste
- Pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat, then add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Season the cod fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Drizzle the melted garlic butter mixture over the seasoned cod fillets.
- Bake the cod for 15-20 minutes until it is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with remaining chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider marinating the cod in the garlic butter mixture for 30 minutes before baking.
- Pair with side dishes like steamed vegetables, light salad, rice, or mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Baked Cod, Garlic Butter, Healthy Dinner, Easy Recipe