Easy Garlic Butter Cod Recipe – Delightfully Simple and Flavorful
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice and paprika.
- Place the cod fillets in a baking dish and pour the garlic butter mixture over the top.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Pair with vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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