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Garlic Butter Baked Cod Recipe

Garlic Butter Baked Cod Recipe
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This Garlic Butter Baked Cod recipe features tender cod fillets baked in a rich garlic butter sauce with fresh lemon juice and parsley. It is a quick, flavorful, and healthy seafood dish perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or special occasion meal.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 4 fresh cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent the fish from sticking.
  2. Melt the butter and sauté garlic: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice, then remove from heat to create the garlic butter sauce.
  3. Prepare the cod fillets: Place the cod fillets in the greased baking dish in a single layer.
  4. Apply the garlic butter sauce: Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the cod fillets, ensuring the garlic pieces are distributed on top.
  5. Season and bake: Season the fillets with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork, indicating it is cooked through.
  6. Garnish and serve: Remove the baked cod from the oven and garnish with the chopped fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy this flavorful and buttery seafood dish!

Notes

  • For best results, use fresh cod fillets that are uniform in size to ensure even cooking.
  • You can substitute fresh garlic with garlic powder if necessary, but fresh garlic provides the best flavor.
  • If you prefer a tangier taste, add extra lemon juice to the garlic butter mixture.
  • This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful garlic butter sauce.
  • To keep the cod moist, avoid overbaking as the fish can become dry if left in the oven too long.

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