Description
Indulge in the creamy, tangy flavors of this delectable Creamy Lemon Garlic Baked Cod recipe. Succulent cod fillets are bathed in a luxurious lemon cream sauce, then baked to perfection. This dish is a delightful combination of richness and citrusy brightness that will surely impress your dinner guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Cod Fillets:
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Lemon Cream Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Prepare the Cod: Place the cod fillets in a single layer in the baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Make the Lemon Cream Sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, Parmesan, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Bake: Pour the sauce over the cod fillets and bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables, rice, or mashed potatoes.
- You can substitute cod with haddock, tilapia, or other mild white fish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
