Lemon Butter Baked Cod
Tender, flaky cod fillets baked in a luscious lemon butter sauce, making a quick and healthy seafood dinner the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 4 6-ounce cod fillets skinless, thawed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice about 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest from 1 lemon
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped, plus extra for garnish
- 1 tablespoon olive oil optional for brushing
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and coat a baking dish with non-stick spray or a light brush of olive oil.
- Pat the fillets dry, then sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper before laying them out in the prepared dish.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, and chopped parsley; whisk until smooth.
- Drizzle the lemon butter mixture evenly over each cod fillet, letting it pool around the edges for extra flavor.
- Slide the dish into the oven and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from oven, let rest for 2 minutes, then top with extra parsley and lemon slices before serving.
Notes
To give the top a hint of crispness, broil on high for 1–2 minutes at the end. Leftovers keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.