Lemon Garlic Baked Cod

Ingredients

• 4 cod fillets
• 4 tbsp melted butter
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ¾ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley
• Lemon slices

Method

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. 2

   Pat cod dry and arrange it in a lightly greased baking dish.

3. 3

   Mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest.

4. 4

   Season cod with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spoon the lemon-garlic butter over each fillet.

5. 5

   Place lemon slices around the fish.

6. 6

   Bake for approximately 10–15 minutes, depending on thickness, until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

7. 7

   Spoon the buttery juices from the baking dish over the fish and finish with fresh parsley.

8. 8

   Flavor Table Tip: Cod is lean and can dry out quickly. Start checking thinner fillets before the full 15 minutes.