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Baked Lemon Garlic Cod

Baked Lemon Garlic Cod: Quick, Healthy Delight for Dinner

Baked Lemon Garlic Cod is a delicious, healthy dish that you can prepare in just 25 minutes, perfect for a quick dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cod
  • 4 fillets Cod fresh or properly thawed for best texture
  • 2 tablespoons Butter unsalted
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley or chives in season
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • cast iron skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Lightly grease a cast-iron skillet or baking dish with butter or olive oil.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter with minced garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
  4. Pat your cod fillets dry using a paper towel and place them in the prepared dish.
  5. Season the fillets with salt and pepper, and drizzle the garlic-lemon sauce over them.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the cod flakes easily with a fork.
  7. Garnish with chopped parsley or chives before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 25gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dish is ideal for busy weeknights and can be paired with steamed vegetables or herb rice for a wholesome meal.

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