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Oven-Poached Lemon Butter Cod
With a complex flavor that belies the simple ingredients and preparation Oven-Poached Lemon Butter Cod is a perfect addition to your dinner repertoire.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 328 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds cod cut into 6 pieces
- 1/4 pound butter
- 1 small or ½ large lemon
- 1/2 cup dry vermouth
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon minced parsley
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- Optional: extra lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 9 x 9 pan with nonstick spray then arrange cod pieces inside of it.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan (or microwave in a bowl) then squeeze in the lemon juice. Add the vermouth, chopped parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
- Pour the butter mixture over the cod fillets
- Bake until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Drizzle with butter to serve, and top with a lemon wedge if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
328kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
124mg
(41%)
Sodium
418mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 328
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 328kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 124mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 418mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.