Lemon Garlic Butter Baked Cod

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This baked cod is a fast-to-prepare main dish. I like to boil some baby gold potatoes and mash them while the fish bakes, then serve the fish over mashed potatoes on a bed of lightly wilted spinach. The luscious butter sauce adds flavor to both the potatoes and spinach.

By TheDailyGourmet
Updated on March 29, 2023
cod fillet with her butter on mashed potatoes and spinach on white plate
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
2 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice, or to taste

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

  • 1 teaspoon thyme

  • 1/8 teaspoon paprika

  • 1/8 teaspoon dill

  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

  • 2 (8-ounce) cod fillets

  • 1 lemon, sliced

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. Mix butter, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, thyme, paprika, dill, and salt together in a small bowl to make herb butter.

  3. Spread a small amount (1 to 2 teaspoons) herb butter in the bottom of a small baking dish, and place cod fillets on top. Top each fillet with about 1 tablespoon herb butter. Place lemon slices around cod.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until cod flakes easily with a fork, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

503 Calories
21g Fat
33g Carbs
56g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 503
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 27%
Saturated Fat 9g 44%
Cholesterol 155mg 52%
Sodium 404mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 33g 12%
Dietary Fiber 10g 34%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 56g 112%
Vitamin C 185mg 205%
Calcium 133mg 10%
Iron 3mg 19%
Potassium 1051mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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