Broiled Cod
Broiled Cod is a quick, healthy seafood dish featuring tender, flaky fillets topped with a simple lemon-garlic butter sauce. Broiled to golden perfection, it delivers fresh, bright flavor in under 15 minutes—perfect for a nutritious and elegant meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each, fresh or thawed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the broiler and adjust the oven rack to about 6 inches from the heat source. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly grease it.
- Pat cod fillets dry with paper towels. Brush both sides with olive oil or melted butter and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- In a small bowl, mix minced garlic with lemon juice. Spoon this mixture evenly over the top of each fillet.
- Place the fillets on the prepared baking sheet and broil for 5–7 minutes, depending on thickness, until the fish flakes easily with a fork and the top is lightly golden.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and lemon zest, then serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- Patting the fish dry ensures better browning and prevents steaming.
- Broiling time may vary depending on fish thickness—check after 5 minutes.
- Add grated Parmesan for a crispy, cheesy crust.
- Serve with roasted vegetables, rice, or salad for a balanced meal.
- A short marinade in lemon and herbs enhances flavor before broiling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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