Baked Lemon Butter Cod (Printable Version)

Tender cod fillets cooked in a flavorful lemon butter sauce with garlic and a hint of spice.

# Ingredients List:

01 - 4 cod fillets (6 ounces each)

02 - ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced

04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder

05 - 1 teaspoon onion powder

06 - zest of 1 lemon

07 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

08 - ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

09 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

10 - 1 lemon, sliced

01 - Heat the oven to 400°F (204°C).

02 - In a medium bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon zest, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes.

03 - Add cod fillets to the bowl and gently toss to coat evenly with the lemon butter mixture.

04 - Place cod fillets in a 9x13-inch baking dish, pour remaining sauce over them, and arrange lemon slices on and around the fillets.

05 - Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

06 - Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the baked cod and serve immediately.

01 - Pat fillets dry with paper towels before coating to ensure flakier texture.

02 - Allow melted butter to cool slightly to prevent cooking the fish prematurely.

03 - If using frozen fish, defrost under cool running water or overnight in the refrigerator.

04 - Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 2 days; reheat gently in microwave or oven.