Description
Lemon butter baked cod is a simple and delicious dish. The cod fillets are baked with a zesty lemon butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
- Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and minced garlic to the butter. Stir well.
- Place cod fillets in a baking dish. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the lemon butter mixture over the cod fillets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cod flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh cod for the best flavor.
- Adjust the lemon juice to your taste.
- Serve with vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: lemon butter baked cod