Amazing Garlic Butter Baked Cod: 1 Flawless Dinner
Enjoy this simple, flavorful Garlic Butter Baked Cod. It’s a healthy and satisfying dinner perfect for any night of the week. Jacob perfected this recipe, blending planning with intuitive cooking for a delicious result.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs cod fillets
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Spoon the garlic butter mixture evenly over the top of each cod fillet.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve immediately with your favorite sides.
Notes
- You can substitute cod with other firm white fish like haddock or halibut.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the butter mixture.
- Do not overcook the cod; check for doneness at the 12-minute mark.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 ounces of cod
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg