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Lemon butter cod fillets stacked on a white plate with lemon slices on and around them.
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Baked Lemon Butter Cod

Baked Lemon Butter Cod is an easy, delicious seafood recipe that you are sure to love. This dish can be made in under 30 minutes and is perfect for a quick, yet flavorful meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Seafood
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 248kcal
Author: Lauren Harris

Ingredients

  • 4 6 ounce cod fillets
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh squeezed)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, omit for a milder dish)
  • lemon slices

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Pat the fish dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper and place into a baking dish.
    4 6 ounce cod fillets, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Whisk together the melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, onion powder, dried parsley and red pepper flakes.
    4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 4 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Pour the butter mixture evenly over and around the cod.
  • Top with lemon slices.
    lemon slices
  • Transfer the baking dish to the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the fillets are opaque and flake easily with a fork. Fish needs to reach 145°F on a meat thermometer inserted into the center of the thickest portion.
  • Garnish with additional fresh parsley, if desired.

Notes

Tips and Techniques

  • Use good quality fish for the best flavor. A high-quality cod should not have a "fishy" taste to it.
  • Use fresh garlic and lemon juice for the best flavor. Bottled lemon juice can be used in a pinch, but won't have quite the same flavor.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Consume within 3 days.
** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 389mg | Potassium: 735mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 494IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg