Description
This baked cod recipe is quick, easy, and packed with flavor, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (6–8 oz. each, about 1–1¼ inches thick)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (minced)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 6–8 lemon slices
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Arrange them in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, and paprika. Mix until smooth and well blended.
- Spread about 1½ tablespoons of the butter mixture evenly over the top of each fillet. Drizzle the lemon juice over the fish, then top each piece with 1-2 lemon slices.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cod is opaque, flakes easily with a fork, and reaches an internal temperature of 140°F.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes. Spoon the pan juices over the fillets before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Serving suggestion: Pair with steamed vegetables or a light salad.
- For added flavor, marinate the cod in the butter mixture for 30 minutes before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg