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Lemon Garlic Butter Cod

Lemon Garlic Butter Cod: Your New Go-To Easy Dinner Delight

Lemon Garlic Butter Cod is a quick and healthy dish packed with flavor, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cod
  • 4 fillets Cod skinless or skin-on
  • 1 pinch Salt to taste
  • 1 pinch Black Pepper freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika or Smoked Paprika
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter or olive oil for lighter option
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 whole Lemon juiced and zested
For Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Capers optional

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • medium skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by patting the cod fillets dry with paper towels.
  2. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
  3. Allow the fillets to rest for about 10 minutes.
  4. Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C) and place a baking sheet inside.
  5. Melt butter in a skillet and sauté garlic until fragrant.
  6. Stir in lemon juice and zest, then remove from heat.
  7. Place seasoned cod on the baking sheet, spoon garlic butter over it.
  8. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the fish flakes easily.
  9. Drizzle remaining garlic butter and sprinkle parsley on top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Freshly cooked Lemon Garlic Butter Cod is best enjoyed the day it's made. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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