Description
A simple yet sophisticated dish featuring flaky cod fillets enriched with buttery lemon flavors, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (4-oz) Cod fillets, preferably thawed
- 1/4 cup Unsalted butter, rich and creamy
- 1 medium Lemon, freshly juiced and zested
- 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp Sea salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tbsp Fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C).
- Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels.
- Arrange the fillets in a single layer in a baking dish.
- Melt the unsalted butter in a small bowl.
- Stir in the lemon juice and zest.
- Brush the lemon butter mixture over the cod fillets.
- Sprinkle the cod with garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the cod is opaque and flakes easily.
- Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley and serve.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using fresh herbs or adding a bit of paprika to the seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 45mg