Lemon Butter Baked Cod
This Lemon Butter Baked Cod is a delightful and flavorful dish that showcases tender cod fillets topped with a zesty lemon butter sauce. Perfect for a healthy dinner or lunch, this recipe brings together bright flavors with a crisp, buttery finish.
Equipment
- 1 baking dish (9x13 inches)
- 1 small saucepan
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 baking spatula
- 1 oven
Ingredients
- 4 fillets cod About 6 ounces each.
- ¼ cup unsalted butter ½ stick.
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 lemon zest Zest of 1 lemon.
- 2 cloves garlic Minced.
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- as needed serving lemon wedges For serving.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, dried parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Place the cod fillets in the baking dish and pour the lemon butter mixture evenly over the top.
- Bake the cod in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is cooked through.
- Once baked, remove from the oven. Serve the cod with fresh lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
For a different flavor profile, feel free to add some capers or a pinch of red pepper flakes to the butter sauce for added kick.
This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables or a side salad for a complete meal.
Ensure the cod is fresh and properly thawed if using frozen fillets for the best results.