Description
Lemon Butter Baked Cod is a delightful and healthy dish perfect for any weeknight dinner. With tender cod fillets enveloped in a vibrant lemon butter sauce, this recipe is complemented by juicy cherry tomatoes and savory olives, creating a deliciously fresh flavor profile. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for busy evenings or entertaining guests. The combination of zesty lemon and aromatic herbs makes this dish not only nutritious but visually appealing as well, ensuring it stands out on your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cod fillets
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup dry white grape juice
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup kalamata olives
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 sprigs thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Season the cod fillets with salt and pepper. Drizzle olive oil into a baking dish and place the seasoned fillets inside.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for approximately 12 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Pour in the grape juice, bring to a boil, then reduce heat slightly.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes, olives, and lemon juice; simmer for about 5–10 minutes until tomatoes start to burst.
- Remove foil from the cod, pour sauce over the fillets, and return to the oven for another 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg