Description
This Lemon Garlic Butter Baked Cod is a quick, flavorful dinner option that combines tender cod fillets with a zesty lemon garlic butter sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Whisk together melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, smoked paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
- Pat cod fillets dry and arrange them in the greased baking dish.
- Pour the lemon garlic butter mixture evenly over the cod fillets.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the cod flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and lemon slices before serving.
Notes
Pat the fish dry before cooking for better texture.
Check for doneness a few minutes early to avoid overcooking.
The lemon garlic butter sauce can be made in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg