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Easy Lemon Garlic Butter Baked Cod for a Flavorful Dinner
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
minutes
Total Time
25
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
servings
Calories
250
This simple baked cod recipe is infused with fresh lemon, garlic, and butter, making for a quick and flavorful dinner.
Ingredients
Protein
4
fillets
Fresh Cod Fillets
Dairy
4
tablespoons
Unsalted Butter
Produce
2
fresh lemons
Fresh Lemons
(juiced and zested)
3
cloves
Fresh Garlic
(minced)
2
tablespoons
Fresh Parsley
(chopped)
to taste
Salt
to taste
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
optional
red pepper flakes
Red Pepper Flakes
(for heat)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
Pat cod dry, season with salt and pepper, and arrange in dish.
Melt butter, stir in garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt.
Pour sauce over cod and bake for 12-18 minutes until flaky.
Garnish with parsley, serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Ensure not to overcook the fish for best flakiness.
Calories:
250
kcal
Cost:
$15
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
fish