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Easy Lemon Garlic Butter Baked Cod for a Flavorful Dinner

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250
This simple baked cod recipe is infused with fresh lemon, garlic, and butter, making for a quick and flavorful dinner.

Ingredients

Main

  • 4 fillets Fresh Cod Fillets
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 2 lemons Fresh Lemons (for juice and zest)
  • 3 cloves Fresh Garlic (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (chopped, for garnish)
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • optional Red Pepper Flakes (for heat)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Season cod with salt and pepper, then place in a baking dish.
  • Melt butter and mix with minced garlic, lemon juice, and zest.
  • Pour sauce over cod fillets and bake for 12-18 minutes until flaky.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

For extra flavor, add red pepper flakes to the butter mixture.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fish