🍋 Lemon Butter Baked Cod
A light, flaky, and flavorful dish that’s ready in about 20 minutes — perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
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4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon lemon zest
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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Optional: paprika or red pepper flakes
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Lightly grease a baking dish.
2️⃣ Prepare the sauce
In a small bowl, mix melted butter, lemon juice, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
3️⃣ Season the fish
Place cod in the baking dish and pour the lemon butter mixture evenly over the fillets.
4️⃣ Bake
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
(Cooking time depends on thickness.)
5️⃣ Finish & serve
Sprinkle with fresh parsley and an extra squeeze of lemon.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
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Steamed asparagus or green beans
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Roasted potatoes
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Rice or quinoa
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Fresh garden salad
💡 Tips
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Don’t overcook — cod becomes dry quickly.
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Add thin lemon slices on top before baking for extra flavor.
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For a golden top, broil for the last 2 minutes.
If you’d like, I can also give you a creamy version or a garlic-parmesan variation.