Description
This baked lemon-garlic cod with butter sauce is the ultimate no-fuss seafood dinner. Juicy, flaky cod fillets are drizzled with garlic butter and baked with fresh lemon for a simple yet elegant dish that’s ready in under 30 minutes. It’s light, flavorful, and perfect for a weeknight meal or a cozy dinner party.
Ingredients
4 cod fillets (6 oz each)
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, sliced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease or line a baking dish with parchment paper.
2. Pat cod fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
3. Arrange cod fillets in the baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and top with minced garlic. Add lemon slices on and around the fillets.
4. In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in lemon juice and a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour this mixture over the fish.
5. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
6. Remove from the oven and sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top. Serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
Always pat cod fillets dry before baking to ensure better texture and flavor absorption.
Don’t skip the fresh lemon juice—it brightens the whole dish.
For extra flavor, use compound butter or add a sprinkle of parmesan before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 0.6g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: lemon cod, baked cod, garlic butter fish