Butter And Herb Baked Cod
Make tender and flaky baked cod with our easy recipe. This lemon and butter seasoned fish bakes in 15 minutes for a quick, healthy weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- oven
- baking dish
- paper towels
- small bowl
- whisk
- spoon
- measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 4 fillets cod fillets 6 ounces each
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1 lemon thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
- Pat the cod fillets completely dry with paper towels and arrange them in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, lemon juice, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Pour the butter and spice mixture evenly over the top of each cod fillet, using a spoon to coat them thoroughly.
- Place 1 or 2 thin lemon slices on top of each seasoned fillet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish is opaque throughout and flakes easily with a fork. The internal temperature should reach 145°F.
- Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven and sprinkle the baked cod with the chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Pat the cod fillets dry for the best texture. The fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.