Description
Flaky, tender cod fillets baked in a zesty lemon garlic butter sauce, sprinkled with herbs and a touch of chili for a perfect balance of freshness and warmth—this elegant yet easy dish is ideal for a light dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon slices and fresh thyme (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat cod fillets dry and place them in a lightly greased baking dish.
- In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the sauce evenly over the cod fillets.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Garnish with lemon slices and thyme sprigs before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh cod for best flavor, but frozen (thawed) fillets also work well.
- Adjust chili flakes to your preferred spice level.
- Serve with steamed vegetables, rice, or roasted potatoes.
- This recipe works well with other white fish like haddock or halibut.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet with sauce
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
