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Lemon Garlic Butter Baked Cod

Lemon garlic butter baked cod, it's super simple to make but oh so flavorful. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Salt
Keyword: baked cod, butter, cod, easy fish recipe, fish, lemon
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 16kcal

Special Equipment

  • Saute pan
  • Sheet pan
  • Spatula
  • Cutting board
  • Chef’s knife

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds Cod fish cleaned and portioned
  • ¼ Cup Butter (½ stick)
  • 2-3 Each Garlic cloves minced
  • 1 Each Lemon
  • To Taste Salt and pepper
  • 1-2 tsp Paprika (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
  • Prep the ingredients: mince the garlic, cut lemon slices for garnish using half the lemon and reserving the other half, slice fish & place on a sheet pan.
  • Heat the pan on low-medium heat, melt the butter then add the garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes stirring occasionally so it doesn’t burn.
  • Squeeze in remaining lemon (about 1-2 tsp depending on how sour you like it). Remove the pan from the heat and set aside.
  • Season the fish with salt, pepper and paprika on both sides.
  • Spoon the garlic butter over the top of the fish coating it well.
  • Bake in the oven for 8-12 minutes or until cooked through.
  • Enjoy right away or let it cool and use for meal prep.
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Notes

Suggestions:
  • Consume within 2-4 days if refrigerated or within 2 weeks if its frozen. 
  • Enjoy it with your favorite sides. We make it with cous cous and mixed greens.

Nutrition

Serving: 4g | Calories: 16kcal