Description
Lemon Butter Cod With Asparagus is a vibrant dish that perfectly pairs flaky cod with crisp asparagus, all enveloped in a luscious lemon butter sauce. This recipe transforms everyday ingredients into a culinary delight that’s both easy to prepare and visually stunning, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Enjoy the bright flavors and enticing aromas as you impress your family and friends with this quick yet elegant meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 lb asparagus, trimmed
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange asparagus on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and add minced garlic; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in fresh lemon juice to create the sauce.
- Place cod fillets on the asparagus and pour the lemon butter sauce over both.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cod flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet with asparagus (approximately 8 oz)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg