Description
Lemon Butter Baked Cod is a vibrant and healthy dish that transforms your dinner into a culinary delight. This recipe features flaky cod fillets enveloped in a zesty lemon butter sauce, complemented by juicy cherry tomatoes and briny olives. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for both busy weeknights and special gatherings. The bright flavors of lemon and garlic paired with fresh herbs make this dish not only nutritious but also incredibly satisfying. Bring the taste of the Mediterranean to your table and impress your family or guests with this easy-to-make seafood masterpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cod fillets
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup dry white grape juice
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup kalamata olives
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- Fresh parsley and thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season cod fillets with salt and pepper, then drizzle olive oil in a baking dish.
- Lay cod in the dish, cover with foil, and bake for 12 minutes.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter; add garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking until fragrant.
- Pour in grape juice, bring to a boil, then add tomatoes, olives, and lemon juice. Simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Remove foil from cod, pour sauce over it, and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet (about 150g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg