Lemon Butter Baked Cod
This Lemon Butter Baked Cod is a healthy and simple seafood dinner featuring tender cod fillets bathed in a zesty lemon-dill butter sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or elegant dinners, it's ready in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 4 fillets cod 6 oz each, skinless & boneless
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted (or ghee/vegan butter)
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice about 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest from 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for greasing
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon slices optional garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet or dish with parchment paper or lightly grease with olive oil.
- Pat cod fillets dry with paper towels, then season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Place cod fillets on the prepared baking sheet and brush each with half of the lemon-dill butter sauce.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily and turns opaque. Broil 1–2 minutes for a golden top if desired.
- Remove from oven, baste with reserved sauce, garnish with fresh dill and lemon slices, then serve immediately.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. For crispier edges, broil for 1–2 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 220kcal
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