Garlic Butter Baked Cod
290kcal
Ingredients
For the Cod
- 4 fillets cod fresh or thawed
- 1 teaspoon salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika optional for color
Method
Prepare the Oven and Baking Dish
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). This ensures that the cod cooks evenly and thoroughly.
- Grease a baking dish with a little butter or cooking spray to prevent the fish from sticking.
Season the Cod
- Place the cod fillets in the greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle salt and black pepper evenly over the fillets. This will enhance the flavor of the fish.
Make the Garlic Butter Sauce
- In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon juice, and paprika. Whisk until well combined. This sauce will infuse the cod with rich flavors.
Bake the Cod
- Pour the garlic butter sauce evenly over the seasoned cod fillets.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. The cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the fillets.
Serve
- Remove the cod from the oven and let it rest for a couple of minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute.
- Serve the cod hot, drizzled with any remaining garlic butter sauce from the baking dish.
Nutrition
Serving1servingCalories290kcalCarbohydrates1gProtein25gFat20gSaturated Fat12gPolyunsaturated Fat1gMonounsaturated Fat7gCholesterol75mgSodium300mgPotassium600mgVitamin A700IUVitamin C2mgCalcium20mgIron0.5mg
Notes
For best results, use fresh cod fillets. If using frozen, ensure they are completely thawed and patted dry before seasoning.