Lemon Garlic Butter Cod That Transforms Your Weeknight Dinners

This Lemon Garlic Butter Cod is a quick and easy weeknight dinner that brings rich and tangy flavors to your table.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 fillets

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cod

4 fillets Cod Fresh or thoroughly thawed

For the Sauce

1/4 cup Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Can substitute with olive oil
3 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh garlic recommended
1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional

For Garnish

1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped

Equipment

Oven
Saucepan
Baking Dish

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Gather your ingredients.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the butter and sauté for about 1 minute.
Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest.
Place the cod fillets in a baking dish and pour the sauce over them.
Bake the cod for 12-15 minutes until it flakes easily with a fork.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 30gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This dish pairs beautifully with Cheesy Garlic Bread for an even more delightful dinner experience.

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