Lemon Butter Baked Cod — Full Recipe
If you want a simple, healthy, and flavor‑packed dinner, this lemon butter baked cod recipe is perfect. With tender white fish, bright lemon, and rich buttery sauce, it’s both elegant and easy to make — ready in under 30 minutes!
⭐ Ingredients
4 cod fillets (about 6 oz / 170g each)
3 tablespoons butter (melted)
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic (minced)
Juice of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon dried parsley (or 1 tablespoon fresh, chopped)
½ teaspoon paprika
Salt and black pepper (to taste)
Lemon slices (for garnish)
Fresh herbs (optional, such as dill or parsley)
🍽️ Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish large enough to hold the fish in a single layer.
2. Prepare the Butter Sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together:
Melted butter
Olive oil
Lemon juice
Lemon zest
Minced garlic
Dried parsley
Paprika
Add a pinch of salt and pepper.
3. Season the Cod
Pat the cod fillets dry with a paper towel.
Place them in the prepared baking dish.
Season each fillet with a little salt and pepper.
4. Add the Sauce
Pour the lemon butter mixture over the cod, making sure each piece gets plenty of flavor.
If you like extra lemon taste, add a few lemon slices on top.
5. Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, depending on thickness.
The fish should be opaque, flaky, and cooked through.
6. Serve
Garnish with fresh parsley or dill if you want.
Serve immediately with your favorite sides.
