Fantastic Lemon Butter Fillet

Fantastic Lemon Butter Fillet
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    45 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    1.2K

Delicate fish fillets, bathed in a luscious lemon butter sauce, infused with garlic and herbs. This recipe transforms simple cod into an elegant, flavorful experience that will leave you craving more.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    3 g
  • Cholesterol
    90 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    21 g
  • Saturated Fat
    10 g
  • Sodium
    1021 mg
  • Sugar
    0 g
  • Fat
    16 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). (5 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the lemon juice, salt, pepper, parsley, and minced garlic. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has slightly thickened. (12 minutes)

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03 Step

Recipe View Arrange the cod fillets in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Pour half of the lemon butter sauce evenly over the fillets, then sprinkle generously with lemon pepper seasoning. Cover the baking sheet tightly with aluminum foil. (3 minutes)

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04 Step

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C). (20 minutes)

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05 Step

Recipe View Remove the foil and broil for the last 2 minutes to get the top caramelized (2 minutes)

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06 Step

Recipe View Remove from the oven and carefully pour the remaining lemon butter sauce over the fish before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley or lemon wedges, if desired.

For a richer flavor, brown the butter slightly before adding the other ingredients.
Feel free to experiment with different types of fish, such as halibut, snapper, or tilapia.
If you don't have lemon pepper seasoning, you can substitute it with a mixture of lemon zest and black pepper.
Serve with a side of roasted vegetables, rice, or quinoa for a complete and satisfying meal.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.3/ 5 ( 413 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Samantha Runolfsson

    Easy to follow and a real crowd-pleaser. My family loved it!

  • Chelsie Beer

    I tried this with salmon, and it was delicious! The lemon pepper seasoning really adds a nice zing.

  • King Kiehn

    This recipe is amazing! The lemon butter sauce is so flavorful, and the fish was perfectly cooked.

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