Irresistible Garlic Butter Baked Cod Ready in 30 Minutes

Irresistible Garlic Butter Baked Cod combines buttery, flaky fish with a luxurious garlic-infused sauce for a quick and healthy gourmet meal.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 fillets

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 352

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cod

4 fillets Fresh Cod You can substitute with haddock or tilapia.
Salt Adjust to your taste.
Pepper Adjust to your taste.

For the Garlic Butter Sauce

1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Use olive oil for a lighter option.
4 cloves Fresh Garlic Adjust based on personal taste.
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed is recommended.
2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Can substitute with dill or thyme.

Equipment

Oven
Baking Dish
Saucepan
nonstick cooking spray

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
Stir in freshly squeezed lemon juice and remove from heat.
Place cod fillets in the greased baking dish in a single layer.
Drizzle the garlic butter mixture over the cod fillets, ensuring each is coated.
Season with salt and pepper according to your taste.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the cod before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 352kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 35gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 14gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure cod fillets are of uniform thickness for even cooking. Feel free to add lemon zest before serving for added flavor.

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