Description
Lemon Butter Fish Fillet is a delightful seafood dish that brings together the freshness of fish with a rich, zesty lemon butter sauce. This easy-to-make recipe features tender cod fillets baked to perfection, making it ideal for both busy weeknights and elegant dinner gatherings. With just a handful of ingredients, you can create a gourmet meal that will impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 oz) fresh cod fillets
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 medium lemons (zest and juice)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Place the cod fillets in the baking dish, seasoning generously with salt and pepper.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add lemon zest and juice; mix thoroughly.
- Pour the lemon butter sauce over the fish fillets. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, marinate the fish in lemon juice for 30 minutes before cooking. Swap cod for tilapia or salmon for variety; adding fresh herbs like dill can enhance flavor. Serve with steamed vegetables or rice to complement the dish.