Description

This Baked Lemon Garlic Cod with Butter Sauce is a quick and elegant dinner. Tender cod fillets are baked to perfection with a zesty lemon garlic butter sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a healthy and delicious meal the whole family will love.

Ingredients

Scale

4 (6 oz each) cod fillets
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Lemon slices for serving (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or line with parchment paper.
Pat cod fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using).
Place the cod fillets in the prepared baking dish. Pour the butter mixture evenly over the fillets.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is opaque throughout.
Remove from oven and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately with lemon slices if desired.

Notes

For best results, use fresh cod fillets. If using frozen, thaw completely and pat dry before cooking. The cooking time may vary slightly depending on thickness. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 220
Sugar: 0g
Fat: 12g
Carbohydrates: 2g
Protein: 28g