Description
Garlic Lemon Butter Cod is a culinary masterpiece that elevates everyday dining to gourmet heights. This dish features tender cod fillets enveloped in a luscious garlic butter sauce, enhanced with the brightness of fresh lemon and a sprinkle of parsley. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, each bite promises an explosion of flavor and aroma that will leave your guests craving more. Quick to prepare, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a stunning meal that’s both delicious and visually appealing.
Ingredients
- 4 cod fillets (approximately 6 oz each)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small pan over low heat, melt butter until bubbling. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and paprika; let simmer briefly.
- Place cod fillets in a greased baking dish; season with salt and pepper. Drizzle half of the garlic-lemon butter sauce over the fish.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until fish flakes easily with a fork. Drizzle remaining sauce over the cod and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet (170g)
- Calories: 388
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: - For added depth of flavor, sear the cod fillets in a hot pan before baking. - Feel free to substitute cod with other white fish like haddock or tilapia. - Adjust seasoning with red pepper flakes for a spicy kick or add capers for tanginess.