Description
A quick and delicious recipe for cod fillets prepared with a rich lemon butter sauce, perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- Cod fillets
- Unsalted butter
- Fresh lemon juice
- Lemon zest
- Fresh garlic, minced
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and mix in lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Place cod fillets in the greased baking dish and pour the lemon butter mixture over them.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Always opt for fresh garlic and lemon for the best flavor. Adding lemon zest intensifies the citrus profile. You can use other white fish like haddock or tilapia as alternatives.