Baked Cod With Creamy Garlic Sauce & Lemon
Baked Cod With Creamy Garlic Sauce & Lemon is a delectable dish that transforms tender cod fillets into a gourmet meal in just under 30 minutes. This easy-to-make recipe features cod seasoned to perfection and topped with a luxurious, creamy garlic sauce enriched with fresh parsley and a hint of lemon. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this dish impresses with its rich flavors while remaining a healthy choice packed with protein and essential nutrients. Pair it with your favorite sides like quinoa or roasted vegetables for a balanced meal that will delight your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cod fillets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- Lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season cod fillets with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Drizzle olive oil on top.
- Place seasoned cod on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until flaky.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, add minced garlic, and sauté for about 1 minute. Stir in heavy cream, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper; cook until smooth.
- Serve the baked cod topped with creamy garlic sauce and garnish with lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg