Lemon Butter Baked Cod
A simple and delicious lemon butter baked cod recipe featuring tender, flaky cod fillets baked in a zesty lemon butter sauce. Perfect for a quick and healthy dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
4 cod fillets, about 6 ounces each, skinless
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to mix.
Place the cod fillets in a single layer in a baking dish.
Pour the lemon butter mixture evenly over the cod fillets, ensuring each fillet is well coated.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Remove from the oven and sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the fillets.
Serve immediately, spooning any remaining lemon butter sauce from the baking dish over the fish.