Description
A delightful seafood experience featuring fresh cod fillets baked in a luscious garlic butter sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 4 fresh cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the lemon juice, then remove from heat.
- Place the cod fillets in the greased baking dish. Pour the garlic butter mixture over the fillets.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For additional flavor, consider adding red pepper flakes to the garlic butter. Serve over rice or with seasonal veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood