Baked Cod With Herb Lemon Butter Sauce
Tender, flaky baked cod topped with a bright and buttery herb lemon sauce. This light yet flavorful dish is quick to prepare and perfect for an elegant meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 3-4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
- cod fillets
- salt
- black pepper
- olive oil
- unsalted butter
- garlic, minced
- lemon juice
- lemon zest
- fresh parsley, chopped
- fresh dill, chopped
- fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Pat cod fillets dry and season with salt and black pepper.
- Place fillets in the dish and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until fish is opaque and flakes easily.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, dill, and thyme. Warm gently without boiling.
- Remove cod from oven and spoon sauce over the top.
- Serve immediately with extra herbs if desired.
Notes
- Add capers or red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
- Substitute cod with haddock or tilapia if needed.
- Broil briefly for a slightly crisp top.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Reheat gently to avoid drying out the fish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
