Description
An easy and juicy baked cod recipe infused with garlic butter, perfect for memorable family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Stir in lemon juice and remove from heat.
- Place cod fillets in the baking dish. Pour garlic butter mixture evenly over fillets. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Fresh cod enhances taste and texture; avoid overcooking garlic to prevent bitterness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: baked cod, garlic butter, seafood, family dinner, easy recipes
