Lemon Butter Baked Cod

BakedEasyPrep 10 minCook 18 minServes 4

Mild, flaky cod under a lemon-butter blanket with garlic and herbs — a gentle, foolproof fish dinner for nights when salmon feels too rich.

Ingredients

1½ lb cod fillets, about 1 inch thick
¾ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp black pepper
4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Steps

Heat the oven to 400°F. Pat the cod dry, season with salt and pepper, and place in a baking dish.
Whisk the melted butter, garlic, lemon juice and zest, and pour over the fish.
Bake 15-18 minutes, until the fish flakes easily and reads 145°F in the thickest part.
Spoon the pan butter over the fish, scatter parsley and serve.

Serve with: roasted potatoes, green beans and rice.

Cod thickness decides the time more than weight does — a 1.5-inch fillet needs a few extra minutes over a 1-inch one.

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