Lemon Butter Cod Recipe: Easy, Delicious, and Full of Flavor
A simple and flavorful Lemon Butter Cod recipe that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets cod fish
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter and stir in lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place the cod fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle the lemon butter mixture over the cod fillets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cod is flaky and cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add lemon zest to the butter mixture.
- Serve with a side of vegetables or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg