Description
This Lemon Butter Baked Cod recipe is a quick and flavorful way to enjoy tender cod fillets. The combination of zesty lemon, garlic, and butter creates a delicious sauce that perfectly complements the mild flavor of the cod.
Ingredients
Scale
Cod Fillets:
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
Lemon Butter Sauce:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish.
- Prepare the Cod: Place the cod fillets in the baking dish in a single layer.
- Make the Lemon Butter Sauce: In a small bowl, combine melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Pour the mixture over the cod.
- 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, and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve with steamed vegetables, rice, or roasted potatoes for a complete meal.
- For added flavor, sprinkle with grated Parmesan before baking.
- If using frozen cod, ensure it is fully thawed and pat dry before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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
