Garlic Butter Baked Cod: Simple, Gourmet Flavor in 30 Minutes

Discover the delightful Garlic Butter Baked Cod, a quick gourmet recipe ready in just 30 minutes.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 fillets

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: Seafood

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cod

4 fillets Cod use fresh or properly thawed for best results
to taste Salt essential for enhancing flavor
to taste Pepper freshly cracked enhances taste

For the Garlic Butter

1/2 cup Unsalted Butter substitute with olive oil for lighter version
3 cloves Minced Garlic fresh garlic is preferable
2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice or use citric acid if lemons aren't handy

For Garnish

1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chop finely for an appealing finish

Equipment

baking dish
Small saucepan
nonstick cooking spray

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Melt half a cup of unsalted butter over medium heat and add minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant and golden.
Place cod fillets in the greased baking dish, squeeze fresh lemon juice over each fillet, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Drizzle the garlic butter over the seasoned cod fillets, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
Bake for about 12-15 minutes until the cod flakes easily with a fork and appears opaque.
Remove from oven, let it rest for a minute, and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 23gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Monitor cooking to avoid dry fish; use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Serve with roasted veggies or quinoa for a complete meal.

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