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Baked Lemon Butter Cod

Baked Lemon Butter Cod: Quick, Zesty, and Absolutely Delicious

Baked Lemon Butter Cod is a simple yet elegant dish that transforms weeknight meals into a flavorful experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 fillets Cod or substitute with haddock or tilapia
  • 1 slices Lemon for garnish, optional
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter melted
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder optional
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder optional or substitute with fresh onions
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest freshly grated
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes adjust to taste
For the Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Dish
  • Measuring spoons
  • Food thermometer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C).
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon zest, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. Stir until well mixed.
  3. Pat the cod fillets dry with a paper towel. Dip each fillet into the prepared butter mixture, ensuring they are fully coated.
  4. Arrange the coated cod fillets in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour any remaining butter sauce over the top.
  5. Layer lemon slices over and around the cod fillets.
  6. Bake for 10-15 minutes, until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  7. Remove from the oven, let it rest, and garnish with parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 25gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Serve immediately for the best taste. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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