Description
This Lemon Butter Baked Cod recipe is a delightful way to enjoy tender, flaky cod infused with zesty lemon flavors and buttery richness. Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
Cod:
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 ounces each)
Lemon Butter Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- lemon slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Prepare the cod: Pat the cod fillets dry and place them in the baking dish.
- Make the lemon butter sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, lemon juice, garlic, lemon zest, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cover the cod: Pour the butter mixture over the cod fillets.
- Bake: Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the fish is cooked through.
- Finish and serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley, garnish with lemon slices, and serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the butter mixture.
- This recipe is versatile and can be made with haddock or halibut as well.
- Pair the baked cod with roasted vegetables, rice, or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
