Delicious Lemon Butter Baked Cod
Delight in the exquisite flavors of Lemon Butter Baked Cod, where tender cod fillets meet a zesty lemon butter sauce. This quick and easy recipe transforms a simple weeknight dinner into a gourmet experience that’s perfect for impressing family and friends. Ready in just 35 minutes, this dish pairs beautifully with your favorite sides to create a balanced meal everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (approximately 6 oz each)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Pat the cod fillets dry, season with salt and pepper, and place them in the baking dish.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Remove from heat and whisk in lemon juice and zest.
- Drizzle the lemon butter mixture over the cod fillets, then top with panko breadcrumbs for added crunch.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork and topping is golden brown.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Customize by adding herbs like dill or spices such as paprika for an extra kick. Substitute cod with other white fish like tilapia or haddock if preferred. Serve with steamed vegetables or fluffy rice to complete your meal.