Description
Lemon Butter Baked Cod delivers pure ocean-fresh comfort straight to your dinner table. Delicate fish fillets dressed in zesty lemon and rich butter create a simple yet elegant seafood experience that makes weeknight cooking feel special.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 cod fillets
Flavoring Agents:
- ¼ cup butter (melted)
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt
- Pepper
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Warm your oven to a precise 400°F and prepare a baking dish with a light coating of cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Arrange 4 cod fillets carefully in the greased baking dish, ensuring they are not overlapping.
- Create a zesty sauce by whisking ¼ cup melted butter with juice from 1 whole lemon, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Generously drizzle the entire butter mixture over each cod fillet, making sure every piece is well-coated.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated 400°F oven and bake for exactly 22 minutes, checking that the fish turns opaque and easily separates with a fork.
- After removing from the oven, sprinkle freshly chopped parsley across the top for a bright, herbal finish.
Notes
- Fresh cod works best, but frozen cod can be thawed and used successfully if patted completely dry before baking.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure all ingredients like butter and seasonings are certified gluten-free.
- Choose thick, evenly cut cod fillets to guarantee consistent cooking and prevent dry edges.
- When checking doneness, the fish should look opaque and easily flake when gently pressed with a fork, which typically takes 20-25 minutes depending on fillet thickness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 0.4 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg