Description
A flavorful and healthy baked cod dish infused with zesty lemon and rich butter, perfect for a nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 lemons, juiced and zested
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Place the cod fillets in a baking dish and pour the lemon butter mixture over them.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the butter mixture.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Zesty Lemon Butter Baked Cod, Healthy Cod Recipe, Baked Fish Dish