Description
Lemon Butter Baked Cod is a delightful and healthy option for a weeknight dinner, ready in just 30 minutes. This dish features tender cod fillets enveloped in a zesty lemon butter sauce, complemented by juicy cherry tomatoes and briny olives. It’s not only quick to prepare but also visually appealing and packed with flavor, making it perfect for both casual family meals and elegant gatherings. With its vibrant colors and mouthwatering taste, this recipe will surely become a favorite in your household.
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 in a baking dish and place the fillets inside. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 12 minutes.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter, then add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Stir in salt, pepper, and grape juice. Bring to a boil and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Add cherry tomatoes, olives, lemon juice, and simmer for about 5-10 minutes until the tomatoes pop. Mix in chopped parsley and thyme.
- Remove foil from the baking dish, pour the sauce over the cod evenly, return to the oven, and bake for another 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/3 of recipe (about 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg