Lemon Butter Baked Cod
This Lemon Butter Baked Cod is a quick and flavorful dish that features tender cod fillets baked to perfection in a zesty lemon butter sauce. It's simple to make and perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- 1 Baking dish (9x13 inches)
- 1 Measuring cups
- 1 Measuring spoons
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Oven mitts
Ingredients
- 4 fillets cod Each fillet should be about 6 ounces.
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- to taste slices lemon (for garnish)
- to taste parsley fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, melt the butter in the microwave or on the stovetop.
- Once the butter is melted, add the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper. Whisk the mixture until well combined.
- Place the cod fillets in a baking dish in a single layer. Pour the lemon butter mixture over the cod, ensuring each fillet is generously coated.
- Bake the cod in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven. Garnish the cod with fresh lemon slices and chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Make sure the cod is fresh for the best flavor.
You can serve this cod with steamed vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
Adjust the seasoning according to your taste; feel free to add spices like paprika or cayenne for extra heat.