Garlic Butter Cod

Ingredients

• 1½ lb cod fillets
• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 4 clove garlic
• ¼ cup fresh parsley (optional)
• 1 lemon
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat cod fillets dry with paper towels.
2. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Remove from heat.
3. Place cod fillets in a single layer on a baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Pour the garlic butter evenly over the cod fillets.
5. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
6. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the cooked cod and garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.