Delicious Lemon Garlic Butter Cod with Crispy Skin: A Flavorful Delight
A delightful dish featuring cod fillets topped with a zesty lemon garlic butter sauce and perfect crispy skin.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a pan, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Place the cod fillets skin-side down in a baking dish and pour the lemon garlic butter over them.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cod is flaky and cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the cod for the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- Serve with a side of vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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