Description
Garlic Butter Cod brings seafood magic straight to your dinner table with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Tender fish fillets swimming in a rich, herby butter sauce make weeknight cooking feel like a gourmet experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4 cod fillets
Supporting Fats and Flavors:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Seasonings and Garnish:
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Warm your oven to a precise 400°F (200°C) to create the perfect cooking environment for delicate cod fillets.
- Grab a skillet and melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat until it transforms into a silky liquid.
- Toss 4 finely minced garlic cloves into the melted butter, stirring until their aroma fills your kitchen and becomes wonderfully fragrant.
- Pour 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice into the skillet, then season with a pinch of salt and a dash of pepper to elevate the sauce’s flavor profile.
- Arrange your 4 cod fillets in a clean baking dish, positioning them with care to ensure even cooking.
- Generously drench the cod fillets with the aromatic garlic butter sauce, making sure each piece gets an equal coating.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven and let the cod bake for 12-15 minutes, checking that the fish becomes opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle a handful of freshly chopped parsley across the top for a burst of color and fresh herbaceous notes.
Notes
- Choose fresh cod with firm, white flesh for the best texture and flavor.
- Pat fish dry with paper towels before adding garlic butter to help achieve a perfect golden crust.
- Check fish doneness by gently pressing the thickest part – it should flake easily and look opaque white.
- For a low-carb option, serve with roasted vegetables instead of traditional sides like rice or potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Cod
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 288 kcal
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg