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Freshly baked cod with lemon butter sauce drizzled over it.

Baked Cod with Lemon Butter

This recipe guides you to a tender baked cod infused with bright lemon and rich butter, perfect for a quick and elegant meal. It's an ideal choice for a healthy and satisfying dinner prepared in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 fillets
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces cod fillets
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • small bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
Cooking
  1. Place the cod fillets in the prepared baking dish. In a small bowl, melt the butter, then stir in the lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper.
  2. Pour the lemon-butter mixture evenly over the cod fillets.
  3. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Serving
  1. Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes, such as roasted vegetables or rice.

Notes

For extra flavor, garnish with a sprinkle of fresh dill or a slice of lemon before serving. You can also add a pinch of paprika to the butter mixture for a hint of smoky flavor.