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Freshly baked cod with lemon butter sauce drizzled over it.

Baked Cod with Lemon Butter

Enjoy flaky, tender baked cod effortlessly with this 30-minute recipe, featuring a bright lemon butter sauce. Perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight meal, this dish is both simple to prepare and packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 fillets
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
  • 4 tbsp butter melted
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Dish
  • Small Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Paper Towels

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish. This ensures the cod cooks evenly and doesn't stick.
  2. Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels to help them cook more evenly and absorb the flavors better. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper, creating your flavorful lemon butter sauce.
Cooking
  1. Place the dried cod fillets in the prepared baking dish and pour the lemon butter sauce evenly over each fillet, ensuring they are well coated. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, indicating it's perfectly cooked.
Serving
  1. Garnish the baked cod with fresh chopped parsley immediately after removing it from the oven for a burst of freshness. Serve hot with your favorite side dishes, such as roasted vegetables or rice, to complete your meal.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper to the butter sauce for a subtle kick. You can also experiment with other herbs like dill or chives instead of parsley.