Description
A simple and delicious garlic butter cod recipe that’s quick to make and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (6 oz each)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels and place them in a baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the cod fillets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve immediately with a squeeze of fresh lemon if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh cod for the best texture.
- Adjust baking time based on the thickness of the fillets.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg