Garlic Butter Cod Recipe: Easy and Flavorful Weeknight Delight
A quick and delicious garlic butter cod recipe that is perfect for weeknight meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and add garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Add lemon juice and paprika, stirring to combine.
- Place cod fillets in a baking dish and season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture over the fish.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables or rice.
- Adjust garlic according to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Cod, Cod Recipe, Seafood, Easy Dinner