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Baked Cod with Lemon Butter

Baked cod with lemon butter is an easy oven-baked dinner with flaky fish and a bright, buttery garlic sauce. The cod cooks in a 9x13-inch baking dish until opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting 2 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Prepare the cod
  • cooking spray
  • 1.5 lb cod fillets, cut into 4 portions
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
Make the lemon butter
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • 1 9x13-inch baking dish
  • 1 1-quart saucepan

Method
 

Prepare the cod
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  3. Pat the cod dry and arrange the portions in the baking dish.
  4. Season the cod with the salt and pepper.
Make the lemon butter
  1. Melt the butter in a 1-quart saucepan over low heat.
  2. Stir in the lemon juice and garlic.
Bake the cod
  1. Pour the lemon butter evenly over the cod.
  2. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the fish is opaque, flakes easily with a fork, and reaches 145°F at its thickest point.
  3. Sprinkle with the parsley.
  4. Let rest for 2 minutes before serving.

Notes

For tender fish, check it at the early end of the baking time and remove it as soon as it is opaque and flakes easily. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days; freezing is suitable. For a dairy-free swap, use olive oil in place of the butter.