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Baked Lemon-Garlic Cod with Butter Sauce

Baked Lemon-Garlic Cod with Butter Sauce

A quick and easy weeknight dinner of cod fillets baked with lemon and garlic, resulting in tender, flavorful fish that is simple to prepare.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, seafood
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Dish
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

For the Fish

  • 4 pieces white fish fillets (cod) Each roughly 6 ounces
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice Freshly squeezed for best flavor
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest Adds brightness to the dish
  • 1 pinch paprika For color, not spice
  • to taste salt Adjust to your liking
  • to taste pepper Adjust to your liking
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
  • 1 slice lemon Thin lemon slices for garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Pat the cod fillets dry and season them with salt and pepper.
  • In a bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, and a pinch of paprika.
  • Pour the butter mixture over the fish in a shallow baking dish.

Baking

  • Bake the cod in the preheated oven until the fish turns opaque and flakes easily with gentle pressure, usually under 20 minutes.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon slices before serving.

Notes

Leftovers keep for a day or two in the fridge. Reheat gently in a low oven to avoid drying out. Garlic breath may occur if too much garlic is used.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcal
Keyword Baked Lemon-Garlic Cod, cod, Dinner, easy recipe, fish, seafood
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