Lemon Garlic Baked Cod (Printable View)
Flaky cod with zesty lemon garlic butter, oven-ready in 25 minutes
# Ingredient List:
→ Fish
01 - 4 cod fillets (about 5 oz each), boneless and skinless
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce
04 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
05 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
06 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
08 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
09 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
10 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
→ Garnish
11 - Lemon wedges
12 - Additional chopped parsley
# How to Prepare:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a baking dish large enough to hold the fillets in a single layer.
02 - Pat cod fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes.
04 - Place the cod fillets in the prepared baking dish. Pour the lemon garlic butter sauce evenly over the fillets.
05 - Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is opaque throughout.
06 - Garnish with additional parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Its incredibly fast but tastes like you put in way more effort
- The sauce works on literally any white fish you have on hand
02 -
- Overcooked cod becomes rubbery so check it a minute early
- The sauce creates its own juices perfect for spooning over rice
03 -
- Marinating for 15 minutes makes the flavors pop even more
- Line your baking dish with parchment for super easy cleanup