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A serving of baked cod with lemon butter sauce, garnished with fresh herbs.

Proven way to grow tender Baked Cod with Lemon Butter in 30 minutes

This recipe provides a proven method to bake tender cod with a delicious lemon butter sauce in just 30 minutes, perfect for a quick and healthy meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • small bowl
  • whisk

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 4 pieces cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
  • Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels.

Lemon Butter Sauce

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper.
  • Place the cod fillets in the prepared baking dish and pour the lemon butter sauce evenly over them.

Baking

  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  • Do not overcook the fish to ensure it remains tender.

Serving

  • Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes, such as roasted vegetables or rice.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can marinate the cod in the lemon butter sauce for 15-20 minutes before baking. Garnish with additional fresh parsley and lemon wedges before serving.