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Easy Lemon Butter Baked Cod Recipe

A quick and delicious lemon butter baked cod recipe that's perfect for busy moms! Light, flaky, and bursting with buttery, lemony goodness—ready in just 20 minutes!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cod fillets 4-6 oz each, fresh or thawed
  • 3 tbsp butter melted
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp dried parsley or fresh
  • Lemon slices for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat Oven: Set to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  • Prepare Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, mix melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and minced garlic.
  • Season Cod: Lay fillets in the dish and sprinkle with paprika, salt, black pepper, and dried parsley. Drizzle the butter mixture over the top.
  • Bake: Cook for 12-15 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  • Serve: Let rest for a minute, garnish with lemon slices, and spoon extra buttery sauce over each fillet.