Description
Delight in a culinary masterpiece with our Lemon Butter Baked Cod, a dish that’s as healthy as it is flavorful. In just 30 minutes, you’ll enjoy tender cod fillets enveloped in a zesty lemon butter sauce, accented by the sweetness of cherry tomatoes and briny olives. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or when you want to impress guests with minimal effort. Not only is it simple to prepare, but it also offers a nutritious option rich in protein and healthy fats. Serve it alongside rice or a fresh salad for a well-rounded meal that everyone will love.
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
- Fresh parsley and thyme for garnishing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Season cod with salt and pepper; drizzle olive oil in a baking dish and arrange the fillets inside. Cover with foil and bake for 12 minutes.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat, add garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for about 30 seconds. Season and pour in grape juice; boil for 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes, olives, and lemon juice; simmer until tomatoes burst (5–10 minutes). Add herbs.
- Remove foil from the cod, pour sauce over it, spread tomatoes and olives around, then return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg