Description
A healthy and easy baked cod recipe featuring lemon butter and vibrant mixed vegetables, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (such as bell peppers, zucchini, and carrots)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the cod fillets in a baking dish.
- Drizzle lemon juice and melted butter over the fillets.
- Arrange the mixed vegetables around the cod.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, until the cod is flaky and the vegetables are tender.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
Serve with rice or a side salad for a complete meal. Avoid freezing leftovers to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: baked cod, lemon butter, healthy dinner, easy fish recipe, one-pan meal