Lemon Garlic Butter Baked Cod
This Lemon Garlic Butter Baked Cod is a simple and flavorful dish that combines tender cod fillets with a rich, savory garlic butter sauce. The infusion of fresh lemon and lemon pepper seasoning adds a citrusy zing to each bite. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this healthy, protein-packed seafood recipe is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Seafood, Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
1 lemon (divided for slices and juice)
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 clove garlic, minced (or ¼ teaspoon garlic powder)
1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
½ teaspoon dried dill
4 cod loins or fillets (4-5 oz each)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Slice half of the lemon and juice the other half, using 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Arrange the lemon slices in a casserole dish.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, garlic, and lemon juice.
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Pat the cod filets or loins dry with a paper towel. Sprinkle the fish with lemon pepper seasoning and dill, then place it over the lemon slices.
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Pour the garlic butter mixture over the cod.
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Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
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Garnish with chopped parsley and spoon any extra garlic butter over the cod before serving.
Notes
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For a crispy texture, top the cod with seasoned breadcrumbs or Panko before baking.
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If you prefer a spicier flavor, add red pepper flakes to the garlic butter mixture.
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Fresh lemon juice is recommended for the best flavor, but bottled lemon juice can be used in a pinch.
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