Baked Lemon Butter Cod (Print-Friendly Recipe)
Tender cod baked in lemon butter with garlic and subtle spice, perfect for a quick, healthy dinner.
# Ingredients List:
→ Fish
01 -
4 cod fillets, 6 ounces each
→ Sauce
02 -
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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Zest of 1 lemon
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2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
08 -
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
→ Garnish
09 -
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
10 -
1 lemon, sliced
# How to Make It:
01 -
Set the oven to 400°F to prepare for baking.
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In a medium bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon zest, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes until well blended.
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Toss the cod fillets in the lemon butter sauce, ensuring each piece is evenly coated.
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Place the coated fillets in a 9×13-inch baking dish, pour remaining sauce over the top, and arrange lemon slices around and on the fish.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, until fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
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Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the baked fillets and serve immediately.
# Extra Information:
01 -
Pat fish fillets dry with paper towels before coating to achieve a flaky texture.
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Allow melted butter to cool slightly to prevent premature cooking or burning of the fish when mixing.
03 -
Thaw frozen fish using the refrigerator overnight or cool running water; avoid warm water to maintain texture.
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Consume immediately for best flavor; leftovers can be refrigerated up to 2 days and reheated gently.