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Baked Lemon-Garlic Cod

Baked Lemon-Garlic Cod: Easy 20-Minute Gourmet Delight

Baked Lemon-Garlic Cod is a healthy, quick dish combining flaky cod, fresh lemon, and garlic in a rich butter sauce.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 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 fresh, firm fillets; can substitute with haddock or halibut
For the Butter Sauce
  • 2 medium Fresh Lemons juiced
  • 3 cloves Garlic grated
  • 1/2 cup Butter unsalted
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil extra virgin

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • small saucepan
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels and place in a baking dish.
  3. Season both sides of the cod fillets with salt and pepper.
  4. Melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat, then whisk in lemon juice and grated garlic.
  5. Pour the lemon-garlic butter sauce over the seasoned cod fillets.
  6. Bake for about 12-15 minutes until the cod flakes easily with a fork.
  7. Let the cod rest for 3-5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 23gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Patting the fillets dry before seasoning helps achieve better browning. Use a thermometer to check for doneness at 145°F.

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