Description
A simple and flavorful Lemon Baked Cod recipe featuring cod fillets topped with a buttery lemon parsley garlic mixture, baked to tender perfection. Perfect for a light and healthy dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 fillets 4 ounces each cod
- 1/4 cup softened butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon minced parsley
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 4 slices lemon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly spray a large rimmed baking sheet with non-stick spray to prepare it for the cod fillets.
- Prepare Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, combine softened butter, lemon juice, minced parsley, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Use a fork to mix these ingredients thoroughly until well blended.
- Apply Mixture to Cod: Evenly spread the prepared butter mixture over each cod fillet, ensuring each piece is well coated. Then, place a slice of lemon on top of each fillet for added flavor.
- Bake Cod: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the cod fillets for 15 minutes or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily when tested with a fork.
Notes
- This recipe works equally well with other firm white fish such as tilapia.
- Make sure not to overcook the fish to keep it moist and tender.
- For extra flavor, garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- You can substitute lemon slices with lemon zest for a more concentrated lemon flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
