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Lemon Garlic Butter Baked Cod

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This dish features tender cod fillets enhanced by a beautifully aromatic lemon garlic butter sauce. Quick to prepare, it’s perfect for any gathering or casual meal.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 cod fillets (about 6 ounces each)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • Lemon slices for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Whisk together melted butter and olive oil in a small bowl.
  • Add minced garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the mixture and stir.
  • Sprinkle in smoked paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
  • Gently pat cod fillets dry and arrange in a baking dish.
  • Pour the lemon garlic butter mixture over the fillets.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until cod flakes easily with a fork.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices before serving.

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Notes

For best flavor, use fresh cod.
Adjust garlic and lemon amounts to taste.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

  • Author: jeremy
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Seafood

Nutrition

  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 360mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 3g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg