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Irresistible Garlic Butter Baked Cod

Irresistible Garlic Butter Baked Cod Ready in 30 Minutes

A quick and delicious dish featuring cod fillets baked in a rich garlic butter sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cod
  • 4 fillets Fresh Cod or substitute with haddock or tilapia
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter for a lighter option, consider using olive oil
  • 2 cloves Fresh Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper freshly cracked recommended
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking dish
  • small saucepan
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
  2. In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat until bubbly, about 2 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in lemon juice and remove from heat.
  3. Place cod fillets in the baking dish and pour the garlic butter mixture over them.
  4. Season the fillets with salt and pepper according to your taste.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  6. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 24gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Serve alongside roasted vegetables or a light salad for a complete meal.

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