Healthy Lemon Butter Baked Cod
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Healthy Lemon Butter Baked Cod, a perfect balance of zesty lemon and rich butter. This simple yet elegant dish features tender cod fillets baked to perfection, creating a light meal that’s ideal for any occasion. With minimal ingredients and easy preparation, impress your family and friends with this nutritious recipe that promises to be a hit at your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 oz) fresh cod fillets
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 large lemon (juiced and zested)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a baking dish lightly with nonstick spray.
- Place the seasoned cod fillets in the prepared dish.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter. Stir in minced garlic, cooking until fragrant. Add lemon juice and zest, mixing well.
- Pour the lemon butter sauce over the cod fillets evenly. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet (170g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg