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Baked Lemon-Garlic Cod with Butter Sauce

Baked Lemon-Garlic Cod with Butter Sauce

Delight in the simplicity of Baked Lemon-Garlic Cod with Butter Sauce, a quick and delicious dinner option.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 fillets Cod Freshly thawed and patted dry
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Butter Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Butter Unsalted or European-style cultured
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 2 cloves Garlic Grated

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Dish
  • whisk
  • Paper towels

Method
 

How to Make Baked Lemon-Garlic Cod with Butter Sauce
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels.
  3. Season the cod with salt and pepper on both sides.
  4. Combine melted butter, grated garlic, and lemon juice in a bowl, whisk until blended.
  5. Pour half the butter sauce over the fish in a baking dish.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes.
  7. Baste the cod with the remaining sauce halfway through cooking.
  8. Let the cod rest briefly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with fresh herbs for added flavor and presentation.

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