Baked Cod (with lemon butter)

This baked cod with lemon butter makes a quick and delicious dinner that comes together in a snap.

If you need a super quick main dish that is a taste-home-run, this is it, friends! You can make this in twenty minutes or less. Pair it with a couple of simple sides, and you have a complete meal.

If you like this baked cod recipe, you’ll love our Mediterranean Bowl recipe!

How to make baked cod

First, gather your ingredients.

Ingredients

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To make this baked cod recipe, you will need the following:

• cod filets 
• salt & pepper 
• butter, melted
• olive oil
• fresh lemon juice
• chili powder
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• parsley

Making baked cod

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and spray a baking dish with cooking spray. Dry the fish with a clean paper towel and season it well with salt and pepper. Then place the fish into the prepared baking dish.

Make the lemon butter sauce. In a medium size mixing bowl combine the olive oil, melted butter, lemon juice, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley and a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk well to combine everything together.

Pour the mixture evenly over the cod.

Place the cod into the oven and bake it at 400 degrees F for 12-15 minutes.

Thicker cuts of fish may take up to 20 minutes. Just look how gorgeous and yummy this is!

The fish should be flakey when done. Serve over rice or with a side of green beans.

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Baked cod with lemon butter

This baked cod with lemon butter makes a quick and delicious dinner that comes together in a snap.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Mediterranean

Keyword baked cod, baked cod recipe

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes

Total Time 17 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 283 kcal

Author Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy

Ingredients

• 4 cod filets – about 4-6 ounces each
• salt & pepper to taste
• 4 Tablespoons butter melted
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon chili powder
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• Fresh chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Dry the fish with a clean paper towel and season it well with salt and pepper. Then place the fish into the prepared baking dish.
3. Make the lemon butter sauce. In a medium size mixing bowl combine the olive oil, melted butter, lemon juice, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley and a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk well to combine everything together.
4. Pour the mixture evenly over the cod. Place the cod into the oven and bake it at 400 degrees F for 12-15 minutes. Thicker cuts of fish may take up to 20 minutes. The fish should be flakey when done.
5. Serve over rice or with a side of green beans.

Recipe Notes

• Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.

• Notes on cooking times
  • 4-6 ounces of cod 12-15 minutes
  • 6-8 ounces – 15-20 minutes

Nutrition Facts

Baked cod with lemon butter

Amount Per Serving

Calories 283 Calories from Fat 171

% Daily Value*

Fat 19g29%

Saturated Fat 8g50%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 8g

Cholesterol 91mg30%

Sodium 179mg8%

Potassium 611mg17%

Carbohydrates 1g0%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 25g50%

Vitamin A 445IU9%

Vitamin C 7mg8%

Calcium 28mg3%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.