How to Make Fantastic Lemon Butter Fillet - A Step-by-Step Guide

There are few things more satisfying than a perfectly cooked piece of fish, and when it comes to a simple yet elegant dish, nothing quite compares to a fantastic lemon butter fillet. This recipe takes a tender and mild white fish fillet and elevates it with the bright and zesty flavors of lemon and butter, creating a dish that is sure to impress even the most discerning of palates.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 (4 ounce) fillets cod
  • 2 tablespoons lemon pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Mix in lemon juice, salt, pepper, parsley flakes, and garlic. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir about 10 minutes, until thickened.
  • Arrange cod fillets in a single layer on a medium baking sheet. Cover with 1/2 the butter mixture, and sprinkle with lemon pepper. Cover with foil.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until fish is easily flaked with a fork. Pour the remaining butter mixture over the fish to serve.
  • Nutrition

    238 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 90mg
    • Sodium: 1021mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 16mg
    • Calcium: 42mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 518mg