Description
A light and flavorful dish featuring tender cod fillets with a lemon garlic butter sauce, served over roasted Brussels sprouts for a healthy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until tender and slightly charred.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Pat cod fillets dry and season with salt and pepper. Place in a baking dish and pour the lemon garlic butter sauce over the fillets.
- Bake the cod for 12-15 minutes, or until it flakes easily with a fork.
- Divide roasted Brussels sprouts among bowls, top with cod fillets, and drizzle with remaining sauce from the baking dish. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.