Plain old fish and chips never gets boring. That should not stop you from trying interesting variants that you can spin on your seafood menu.
Lemon juice brings the acidity to tackle the subtle yet rich flavors of fillet while the garlic and pepper balance out the flavors very well. This fillet is mild and all flaky, and makes a great dish for both lunch and dinner.
The recipe comes in handy for any fish you have in your kitchen. Indulge in the buttery fillet which is all tender and deliciously cooked with rich butter and acidic lemon.
Lemon Butter Fillet taste great when they are served hot. Pack them in insulated food containers or lunch box so you can eat it warm after a few hours.
Health Benefits
Cod is a good source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamin B which are required for healthy brain development and blood circulation.
Ingredients
cod fillets (4 oz): 6
cup butter: 1/2
a single lemon for lemon juice
tsp salt: 1
tsp grounded black pepper: 1
tbsp of lemon pepper: 2
cloves garlic, minced: 3
tsp of parsley: 1/2
How To Make Lemon Butter Fillet
- Preheat your oven to 350 °F.
- Melt the half cup of butter in a saucepan over medium to low heat.
- Add salt, pepper, lemon juice, parsley, garlic, and a pinch of lemon pepper to the melted butter, and boil for 10 minutes or until thickening.
- Place the cod fillets on a medium-sized baking sheet.
- Cover the fillets with half of the butter sauce and season it with lemon pepper.
- Cover the fillets with foil.
- Bake the fillet for 15-20 minutes in the oven.
- Test with a fork to see if fillet is flaky. If yes, transfer to a serving dish.
- Pour the remaining butter sauce on top of the steaming fillets and it is ready to serve.
Trivia
- The Portuguese can prepare a dried salted cod in 365 different ways. The diverse cooking techniques have been made for a daily intake of cod.
- Cods are can be lured in by playing tuba music. A fact proved by Norwegian scientists during their research on the species.