Description
This baked lemon butter cod is a simple yet elegant dish featuring flaky cod fillets bathed in a rich garlic lemon butter sauce. It’s fresh, bright, and ready in under 30 minutes—perfect for weeknights or special dinners alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6-ounce) cod fillets
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice and zest of 1 large lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter and stir in garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and paprika. Let it simmer for 1 minute.
- Pat the cod fillets dry and place them in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the lemon butter mixture evenly over the cod fillets and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
- Bake uncovered for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cod flakes easily with a fork.
- Let rest for 2 minutes, then spoon extra sauce over the top and serve warm with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice and zest for maximum flavor.
- Do not overbake to keep the cod moist and tender.
- Serve with roasted potatoes, rice, or seasonal vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: baked lemon cod, lemon butter fish, easy fish dinner, flaky cod recipe, quick baked cod