Baked Cod with Lemon Garlic Butter Recipe
This Baked Cod with Lemon Garlic Butter recipe is a flavorful and easy way to prepare cod fillets in the oven. The combination of zesty lemon, savory garlic, and buttery goodness elevates the mild taste of the cod, creating a delicious and healthy seafood dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Cod:
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Lemon Garlic Butter:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Additional:
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the cod: Pat cod fillets dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Make the lemon garlic butter: Whisk together melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, and paprika.
- Prepare the cod: Place the fillets in a baking dish, spoon butter over each fillet.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until fish is cooked.
- Serve: Serve hot with lemon wedges and parsley.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with roasted vegetables, rice, or a simple green salad.
- You can substitute haddock or tilapia if cod is unavailable.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
