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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
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

This Baked Lemon-Garlic Cod with Butter Sauce is a quick and flavorful seafood dish featuring tender cod fillets baked to perfection with a zesty lemon-garlic butter sauce. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner, this recipe highlights simple ingredients that come together for a rich and savory meal.

Ingredients

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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 the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the cod fillets evenly.
  2. Prepare the Cod: Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture; this helps the seasoning and sauce adhere better.
  3. Season the Fish: Season both sides of the cod fillets generously with salt and pepper according to your taste preference.
  4. Make the Butter Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, grated garlic, lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil until fully combined, creating a flavorful sauce.
  5. Arrange the Fillets: Place the seasoned cod fillets in a single layer in a baking dish to ensure even cooking.
  6. Add Sauce: Pour half of the lemon-garlic butter sauce over the fillets, making sure to coat them evenly for flavor infusion.
  7. Bake: Bake the cod in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork, indicating it is cooked through.
  8. Baste Midway: Halfway through baking, carefully baste the fillets with the remaining butter sauce to keep them moist and flavorful.
  9. Rest and Serve: Remove the cod from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes to allow the juices to redistribute before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure the cod is completely thawed and patted dry for best results.
  • Use fresh garlic for a more pronounced flavor in the sauce.
  • European-style cultured butter provides a richer taste, but unsalted butter works well too.
  • Basting halfway through baking helps keep the fish moist and flavorful.
  • Check the cod with a fork to avoid overcooking; it should flake easily but remain moist.

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