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Lemon Butter Baked Cod

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Lemon Butter Baked Cod is a quick, gourmet dish that features flaky cod fillets drizzled with a rich lemon butter sauce, ready in just 30 minutes.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • Cod fillets
  • Unsalted butter
  • Fresh lemons
  • Garlic
  • Fresh parsley
  • Salt and pepper
  • Paprika

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly coat a baking dish with nonstick spray or olive oil.
  2. In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat, then add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  3. Stir in fresh lemon juice and zest.
  4. Pat cod fillets dry, season with salt, pepper, and paprika, then place them in the prepared baking dish.
  5. Drizzle the lemon butter mixture over the cod fillets.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
  7. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
  • Author: Jennifer
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Seafood

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 1g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg