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Baked Lemon-Garlic Cod with Butter Sauce Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Baked Lemon-Garlic Cod with Butter Sauce is a simple yet flavorful seafood dish that combines tender cod fillets with a rich, aromatic lemon-garlic butter sauce. Perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight dinner, this recipe highlights the delicate taste of cod enhanced by fresh lemon, garlic, and buttery goodness baked to perfection.

Ingredients

Scale

Fish

  • 4 cod fillets, freshly thawed and patted dry
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Butter Sauce

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter or European-style cultured butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the cod fillets evenly.
  2. Dry the Cod: Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture, ensuring better seasoning adherence and baking texture.
  3. Season: Season both sides of the cod fillets with salt and pepper to taste, enhancing the natural flavor of the fish.
  4. Make Butter Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, grated garlic, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil until fully combined to create the sauce.
  5. Arrange Fillets: Place the seasoned cod fillets in a single layer in a baking dish, making sure they are evenly spaced for consistent cooking.
  6. Add Sauce: Pour half of the prepared lemon-garlic butter sauce over the cod fillets, ensuring each piece is coated well.
  7. Bake: Bake the cod fillets in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork, indicating it is fully cooked.
  8. Baste: Halfway through baking, carefully baste the cod fillets with the remaining butter sauce to keep them moist and flavorful.
  9. Rest and Serve: Remove the cooked cod from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute for optimal taste and texture.

Notes

  • Use fresh or high-quality thawed cod for best texture and flavor.
  • If you prefer a stronger lemon flavor, zest some lemon peel into the butter sauce.
  • Do not overcook the cod, as it will become dry; check for flakiness at the 12-minute mark.
  • Serve with steamed vegetables or a light salad for a complete meal.
  • Leftover cod can be refrigerated and enjoyed cold or gently reheated within 1-2 days.

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