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Irresistible Garlic Butter Baked Cod

Irresistible Garlic Butter Baked Cod: Quick Seafood Heaven

Irresistible Garlic Butter Baked Cod is a healthy yet indulgent seafood dish that takes just 30 minutes to prepare.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cod
  • 4 fillets Fresh Cod Can substitute with haddock or tilapia.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Salted butter can also be used, adjust salt accordingly.
  • 4 cloves Fresh Garlic (minced) Fresh is best for flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed) Fresh juice enhances flavor.
For the Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley (chopped) Other herbs can be used for variety.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste.
Optional Additions
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Sprinkle just before serving.

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter until fully liquid and bubbling slightly. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  3. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in freshly squeezed lemon juice.
  4. Lay the fresh cod fillets in the greased baking dish and drizzle the garlic butter mixture over them.
  5. Sprinkle the fillets with salt and pepper according to taste.
  6. Bake the cod in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until it flakes easily with a fork.
  7. Once cooked, remove the cod from the oven and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 28gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cod fillets are of uniform thickness for even cooking. Use fresh garlic and lemon for best flavor. If using frozen cod, thaw completely before baking.

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