Description
This Baked Cod with Lemon Garlic Butter is a simple yet delicious seafood dish featuring tender cod fillets baked in a flavorful lemon garlic butter sauce. The combination of fresh lemon juice, garlic, and aromatic herbs creates a bright and savory meal perfect for a healthy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Fish
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare dish: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Prepare cod fillets: Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture and place them evenly spaced in the prepared baking dish.
- Make lemon garlic butter sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, lemon zest, paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Apply sauce and bake: Pour the lemon garlic butter mixture evenly over the cod fillets, making sure each piece is coated. Place the baking dish in the oven and bake the fish for 12 to 15 minutes or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the dish from the oven, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top, and serve immediately with lemon slices on the side for extra brightness.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine to the baking dish before baking to infuse more aroma.
- This recipe pairs excellently with steamed rice, roasted vegetables, or a simple green salad for a well-rounded meal.
