A light, zesty, and buttery seafood dish that melts in your mouth—perfect for weeknights or elegant dinners! 🌿
Ingredients:
* 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
* 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
* 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
* 1 tsp lemon zest
* 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
* 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
* Salt and black pepper, to taste
* Lemon slices (for garnish)
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes.
3. Place cod fillets in the baking dish. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
4. Pour the butter mixture evenly over the fish. Arrange lemon slices on top.
5. Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
6. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Pro Tip:
Serve this cod over rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables—perfect for soaking up all that delicious buttery lemon-garlic sauce!
Baked Lemon-Garlic Cod with Butter Sauce
