Lemon Butter Baked Cod Recipe
This Lemon Butter Baked Cod recipe is a light and flavorful dish perfect for a quick and delicious meal. The delicate cod fillets are baked to perfection in a zesty lemon butter sauce, creating a mouthwatering combination of citrus and savory flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cod Fillets:
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
Lemon Butter Sauce:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon slices
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a baking dish or line with parchment paper.
- Prepare the cod: Place the cod fillets in a single layer in the baking dish.
- Make the lemon butter sauce: In a small bowl, mix melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cover the cod: Pour the lemon butter mixture over the cod fillets.
- Bake: Bake for 15–18 minutes until the fish is cooked through.
- Finish and serve: Spoon pan juices over the fish, garnish with parsley and lemon slices.
Notes
- Serve with steamed vegetables, rice, or roasted potatoes.
- Sprinkle with grated Parmesan for added flavor.
- If using frozen cod, thaw completely and pat dry.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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