Description
This Lemon Herb Butter Baked Cod is a simple and flavorful dish. The cod is baked to perfection with a zesty lemon and herb butter that enhances its natural taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Place cod fillets in a baking dish.
- Pour the lemon herb butter mixture over the cod fillets.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cod flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve hot with your choice of side.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh cod.
- Adjust herbs according to your preference.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Lemon Herb Butter Baked Cod, Baked Cod, Cod Recipe