Name: Baked Lemon Garlic Cod with Butter Sauce: A Perfectly Flavored Seafood Dish
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 ½ lbs cod loin fillet, patted dry; Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 tbsp olive oil; 4 tbsp lemon juice (from 1-2 lemons); 4 cloves garlic, minced (adjust to taste); ¼ cup butter, diced; 1 small lemon, sliced; Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)

Description

Perfectly baked cod with a zesty lemon garlic butter sauce. Quick, easy, and ideal for a healthy dinner.

Ingredients

Scale

1 ½ lbs cod loin fillet, patted dry
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp lemon juice (from 1–2 lemons)
4 cloves garlic, minced (adjust to taste)
¼ cup butter, diced
1 small lemon, sliced
Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Baking Dish
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a rectangular baking dish that fits the cod pieces without overcrowding. Place the seasoned cod fillets in the dish.
2. Make the Lemon Garlic Sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
3. Assemble the Dish
Pour the lemon garlic sauce evenly over the cod. Scatter the diced butter across the fillets and top with lemon slices.
4. Bake the Cod
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
5. Serve
Optionally, sprinkle with chopped parsley for a fresh and vibrant garnish. Serve hot with your favorite sides like steamed vegetables or rice.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 servings

Keywords: #LemonGarlicCod #HealthyDinners #EasyBakedFish #SeafoodRecipe #QuickMeals