Description
Indulge in the creamy and tangy flavors of this delicious Creamy Lemon Garlic Baked Cod. Tender cod fillets are smothered in a luscious lemon garlic cream sauce and baked to perfection, creating a mouthwatering seafood dish that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cod:
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Prepare the sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan, sauté garlic, then add cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, red pepper, salt, and pepper. Simmer.
- Assemble: Place cod fillets in the dish, pour sauce over the top, sprinkle with Parmesan.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 15–18 minutes until fish flakes easily.
- Finish and serve: Let rest, garnish with parsley, and serve with sides.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half or evaporated milk instead of cream
- Haddock or tilapia can be substituted for cod
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
