Oven Baked Butter Cod Recipe (4 Ingredients)
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 Servings
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Calories
397 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Oven Baked Butter Cod Recipe (4 Ingredients)
Description
This Oven Baked Butter Cod recipe uses 2 pounds of cod fillets arranged in a baking dish layered with cubed unsalted butter and seasoned with garlic parsley salt. Thick lemon slices are added on top before baking at 425°F. The butter melts to keep the cod moist and add richness, while the lemon provides brightness to balance the flavors. Baking time is approximately 15 minutes depending on fillet thickness, ensuring the fish is just cooked through and tender.
The texture of the cod comes out flaky and moist, complemented by the savory herb salt and citrus notes from lemon. Butter enhances the mild flavor of the cod without overpowering it. This dish is straightforward to prepare and focuses on the natural qualities of the fish elevated by simple seasoning.
Serving the cod with fresh herbs as garnish can add color and subtle aroma. It pairs well with light sides like steamed vegetables or a green salad.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs cod fillets
- 1/2 cup butter unsalted
- 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp garlic parsley salt
- 2 tbsp herbs optional for garnish
Instructions
- Pat dry cod of any excess moisture with a paper towel.
- Slice the butter into cubes and place a couple of pieces on the bottom of the baking dish. Top the butter cubes with the cod fillets and season the fish with garlic parsley salt.
- Add another layer of butter cubes on top of the cod, followed by thick slices of lemon.
- Bake the cod at 425°F for about 15 minutes (this will vary depending on the thickness of your fillets).
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 397 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 397kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 159mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 1870mg | 78% |
| Potassium | 984mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 859IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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