Baked Cod with Lemon-Garlic Herb Butter
Baked Cod with Lemon-Garlic Herb Butter features flaky white fish enriched by a velvety butter sauce brightened with fresh lemon, parsley, and a hint of thyme and dill. The garlic-infused pan juices soak into each bite, balancing citrus and herbs for a clean, comforting finish. Ideal for a weeknight dinner or a light, elegant main course for guests.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Baked Cod with Lemon-Garlic Herb Butter, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 46
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
In a small bowl, combine butter, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, thyme, paprika, dill, and salt to make the herb butter.
- 3
Spread a small amount (1 to 2 teaspoons) of the herb butter in the bottom of a small baking dish, set the cod fillets on top, spoon about 1 tablespoon of herb butter over each fillet, and arrange the lemon slices around the cod.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until the cod flakes easily with a fork, about 20 minutes.
- Calories 479.88 kcal High 24%
- Protein 40.79 g Good Source 82%
- Carbohydrate 27.25 g 10%
- Total Fat 20.99 g High 27%
- Saturated Fat 9.02 g High 45%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 133.54 mg High 45%
- Sodium 133.47 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 2.09 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 2.42 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 193.79 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 1.08 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 1045.88 mg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin A 19.72 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 54.28 mg Good Source 60%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Baked Cod with Lemon Garlic Herb Butter is made with 11 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Dried Dill, Dried Thyme, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 479.88 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Baked Cod with Lemon-Garlic Herb Butter made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Dried Dill, Dried Thyme, Fresh Parsley, Garlic. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Baked Cod with Lemon-Garlic Herb Butter?
- About 25 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 479.88 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Baked Cod with Lemon-Garlic Herb Butter easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Baked Cod with Lemon-Garlic Herb Butter healthy?
- Baked Cod with Lemon-Garlic Herb Butter has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 479.88 calories and 40.79 g of protein, or 82% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 133.47 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.02 g (45% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Milk and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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