Baked Cod with Lemon and Garlic

Tender cod fillets bake in a bright lemon-garlic butter sauce with parsley and olive oil for an easy weeknight seafood dinner.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 15 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Oven

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds cod fillets
• 1 medium lemon
• 4 cloves garlic
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Cooking instructions

1. Heat the oven to 400°F. Pat the cod fillets dry and arrange them in a lightly oiled baking dish. Season both sides with the salt and black pepper. (about 5 min) — 400°F
2. Melt the butter in a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl. Finely chop the garlic, zest half of the lemon, and stir both into the melted butter with the olive oil. Cut the lemon into thin slices. (about 4 min)
3. Spoon the lemon-garlic butter over the cod and place the lemon slices around and on top of the fillets. (about 2 min) — 400°F
4. Bake until the cod is opaque, flakes easily with a fork, and reaches 145°F in the thickest part, about 12 to 15 minutes depending on thickness. (about 15 min) — 400°F
5. Spoon the pan juices over the fish, sprinkle with the chopped parsley, and serve immediately. (about 2 min)