A delightful recipe for tender and flavorful Basil Lemon Butter Baked Cod.
Basil Lemon Butter Baked Cod
Ingredients
- 4 cod fillets
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the cod fillets in a baking dish lined with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix together chopped basil, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, melted butter, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the basil lemon butter mixture evenly over the cod fillets.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve the Basil Lemon Butter Baked Cod hot, garnished with additional fresh basil leaves and lemon slices if desired.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
Serves: 4
Nutritional information per serving:
- Calories: 280
- Protein: 30g
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g