Summer Lemon Butter Baked Cod Seafood Recipe
This Summer Lemon Butter Baked Cod Seafood Recipe is a light, flavorful dish ideal for warm-weather meals. With tender cod fillets, fresh lemon juice, and a rich butter glaze, this easy seafood recipe is both healthy and delicious. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an elegant weekend lunch, it's ready in under 30 minutes and packed with protein. Serve with fresh veggies or rice for a complete summer meal!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Seafood, dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
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3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
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2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
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2 tsp lemon zest
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Lemon slices, for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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In a small bowl, mix melted butter, lemon juice, zest, garlic, and parsley.
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Place cod fillets in a baking dish, season with salt and pepper.
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Pour lemon butter mixture evenly over fillets.
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Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
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Garnish with lemon slices and extra parsley if desired.
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Serve immediately with your choice of sides.
Notes
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Use fresh cod for best results, but frozen (thawed) works too.
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Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
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Pair with roasted veggies or a summer salad for a balanced meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet
- Calories: 210kcal
- Sugar: .5 g
- Sodium: 310 mg