Description
Experience the magic of Garlic Butter Baked Cod, a dish that fills your kitchen with an irresistible aroma and offers a buttery, garlicky flavor. This easy-to-prepare recipe is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs cod fillets
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the cod fillets in a baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the cod fillets.
- Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the top.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter mixture.
- Ensure the garlic is finely minced for the best flavor distribution.
- Cod can be substituted with other firm white fish like haddock or tilapia.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg