Description
Garlic Butter Baked Cod is a simple, delicious, and healthy seafood dish that comes together quickly with minimal ingredients. Perfect for a light weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. cod fillets
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1/8 tsp paprika
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 Tbsp chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the cod fillets in a baking dish and season with salt and pepper.
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir to combine.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture over the cod fillets.
- Bake the cod for 15-20 minutes or until it flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- Use fresh or thawed frozen cod fillets.
- Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper for more or less spice.
- Serve with rice, vegetables, or a light salad for a complete meal.
- This recipe works well with other white fish like haddock or tilapia.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 222
- Sugar: 0.3g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 89mg
