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Lemon Garlic Butter Cod

Lemon Garlic Butter Cod: A Quick & Zesty Dinner Delight

Lemon Garlic Butter Cod combines garlic, lemon, and butter for a quick, delicious dinner that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cod
  • 4 fillets Cod Fillets Ensure they are fresh or fully thawed.
  • 3 tablespoons Lemon Juice Fresh juice boosts acidity and brightness.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Amplifies the citrus aroma and flavor.
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Feel free to swap with olive oil.
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic Using fresh garlic brings out an incredible aroma.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust based on your spice tolerance.
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Sprinkle on top for a pop of color.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Baking Dish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Melt 1/4 cup of unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  3. Add 3 minced garlic cloves to the melted butter and sauté for about 1 minute.
  4. Stir in the juice and zest of 1 lemon into the garlic butter mixture.
  5. Arrange the cod fillets in a greased baking dish and pour the lemon garlic butter sauce over them.
  6. Bake the cod for 12-15 minutes until opaque and flakes easily.
  7. Remove from the oven, let rest for a minute, then garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, use fresh ingredients like garlic and lemon juice. Adjust spice levels with red pepper flakes as desired.

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