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Lemon Butter Baked Cod

A light and flavorful baked cod dish with a zesty lemon butter sauce that’s perfect for a quick and healthy dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cod fillets about 6 oz each
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 lemon juiced and zested
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Lemon slices for garnish
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels and place them in the prepared baking dish.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Pour the lemon butter mixture evenly over the cod fillets, making sure they’re well-coated.
  5. Place lemon slices on top of the fillets for extra flavor and presentation.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately with your favorite sides.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the cod in the lemon butter mixture for 15-20 minutes before baking. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.