CategoryChefs Choice, Fish, Main Courses
Baked Lemon Butter Cod is a light, flavorful, and healthy seafood dish featuring tender, flaky cod fillets baked in a rich lemon butter sauce. This easy recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight meal and pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.
For the Cod
4 cod fillets (6-8 oz each)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp paprika (optional, for color)
1 tsp dried oregano or thyme
1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Lemon slices (for garnish)
For the Lemon Butter Sauce
4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional, for extra flavor)
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of heat)
Preheat the Oven
1
- Preheat to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil or non-stick spray.
Season the Cod
2
- Pat Dry the Cod:
- Use paper towels to remove excess moisture from the fillets.
- Season Both Sides:
- Drizzle cod with olive oil and rub with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and dried oregano.
Make the Lemon Butter Sauce
3
- Melt the Butter:
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
- Add the Flavors:
- Stir in garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard (if using), and red pepper flakes.
- Simmer for 1 Minute:
- Cook until the garlic is fragrant, then remove from heat.
Bake the Cod
4
- Arrange in Baking Dish:
- Place the seasoned cod fillets in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the Lemon Butter Sauce:
- Spoon the sauce over the fillets, ensuring even coverage.
- Bake for 12-15 Minutes:
- Bake until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- (Internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C)).
Serve and Garnish
5
- Remove from the Oven:
- Let the cod rest for 2 minutes before serving.
- Garnish:
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with lemon slices.
Serving Suggestions
6
- Pair with roasted asparagus, steamed broccoli, or garlic mashed potatoes.
- Serve with a glass of white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay.
Ingredients
For the Cod
4 cod fillets (6-8 oz each)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp paprika (optional, for color)
1 tsp dried oregano or thyme
1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Lemon slices (for garnish)
For the Lemon Butter Sauce
4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional, for extra flavor)
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of heat)
Directions
Preheat the Oven
1
- Preheat to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil or non-stick spray.
Season the Cod
2
- Pat Dry the Cod:
- Use paper towels to remove excess moisture from the fillets.
- Season Both Sides:
- Drizzle cod with olive oil and rub with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and dried oregano.
Make the Lemon Butter Sauce
3
- Melt the Butter:
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
- Add the Flavors:
- Stir in garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard (if using), and red pepper flakes.
- Simmer for 1 Minute:
- Cook until the garlic is fragrant, then remove from heat.
Bake the Cod
4
- Arrange in Baking Dish:
- Place the seasoned cod fillets in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the Lemon Butter Sauce:
- Spoon the sauce over the fillets, ensuring even coverage.
- Bake for 12-15 Minutes:
- Bake until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- (Internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C)).
Serve and Garnish
5
- Remove from the Oven:
- Let the cod rest for 2 minutes before serving.
- Garnish:
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with lemon slices.
Serving Suggestions
6
- Pair with roasted asparagus, steamed broccoli, or garlic mashed potatoes.
- Serve with a glass of white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay.
Notes
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