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Baked Cod With Creamy Garlic Sauce & Lemon

Baked Cod With Creamy Garlic Sauce & Lemon for Effortless Elegance

Baked Cod With Creamy Garlic Sauce & Lemon is an easy and elegant dish perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 fillets Cod or substitute with haddock or tilapia
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil or any light oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder or use fresh minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter or margarine for dairy-free
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Heavy cream or substitute with half-and-half
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley or substitute with dill
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano or Italian seasoning

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Saucepan
  • Measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Drizzle cod fillets with olive oil and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Massage the seasonings into the fish.
  3. Place the seasoned cod on the baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until opaque and flakes easily.
  4. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  5. Stir in heavy cream, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper; cook for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Serve the baked cod on plates, topped with creamy sauce and garnish with lemon wedges and parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Avoid overbaking the cod and taste the sauce for seasoning balance before serving.

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