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Baked Lemon-Garlic Cod with Butter Sauce

Baked Lemon-Garlic Cod with Butter Sauce for Effortless Elegance

This Baked Lemon-Garlic Cod with Butter Sauce is a healthy seafood recipe that transforms an ordinary weeknight dinner into a special occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cod
  • 4 fillets Cod Fillets Fresh, firm fish for a clean flavor and tender texture.
  • to taste Salt Essential for enhancing the dish's natural flavors.
  • to taste Black Pepper Essential for enhancing the dish's natural flavors.
For the Flavor Base
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced, provides aromatic depth.
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Melted, creates a silky mouthfeel.
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice Brightens the dish; freshly squeezed preferred.
  • 1 tsp Lemon Zest Adds a concentrated citrus aroma.
  • 1/4 tsp Paprika Offers color and warmth.
For the Garnish
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley Chopped for garnish.
  • Lemon Slices Perfect for garnish and extra citrus flavor when serving.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking dish
  • whisk
  • medium bowl
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with parchment paper or cooking spray.
  2. Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels to ensure seasoning adheres.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Arrange the dried cod fillets in the baking dish and spoon the garlic-butter mixture over them.
  5. Scatter fresh lemon slices around the cod in the baking dish.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  7. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 23gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 600mgVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room-temperature butter for smoother emulsification. Pat fillets dry for better seasoning adherence. Check doneness visually, looking for opacity and flakiness. Adjust cooking time based on fillet thickness. Consider broiling for a golden finish.

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