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Lemon Garlic Butter Baked Cod

Lemon Garlic Butter Baked Cod – Quick, Flavorful Dinner Delight

This Lemon Garlic Butter Baked Cod is a quick, flavorful dinner delight packed with gourmet taste, ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4-5 oz Cod Loins or Fillets loins are thicker and preferred for even cooking.
  • 1 whole Lemon both zest and juice are important for flavor.
  • 1 clove Garlic minced or ¼ teaspoon garlic powder for depth of flavor.
  • ½ teaspoon Dried Dill for a subtle aromatic touch.
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter melted; can be increased for extra sauce that enhances the dish.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Pepper Seasoning bright, zesty flavor; consider making homemade if store-bought is too salty.
For the Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Parsley adds color and freshness to the final dish.

Equipment

  • Casserole Dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C).
  2. Slice half of the lemon into thin rounds and squeeze juice from the remaining half, ensuring at least one tablespoon of juice.
  3. Lay lemon slices in the greased casserole dish.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, and lemon juice.
  5. Pat cod loins dry and sprinkle lemon pepper seasoning and dried dill over both sides.
  6. Place seasoned cod over arranged lemon slices and pour garlic butter mixture over the fish.
  7. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  8. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve with any extra garlic butter sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 24gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Thaw frozen cod in the refrigerator overnight. Extra garlic butter sauce enhances flavor and keeps the fish moist.

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