Lemon Butter Baked Cod

close up view of plated baked cod with mashed potatoes and carrots

5 stars (1 review)

Lemon butter baked cod are seasoned cod fish filets baked to buttery, tender, flaky perfection. Ready in just 20 minutes, this is a delicious and simple solution to a weeknight dinner.

Course dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword baked cod, baked fish, dinner ideas, fish, healthy dinner

Cook Time 20

Total Time 20

Servings Filets

Calories 265kcal

Author Tamara J.

Equipment

DI ORO Designer Series Flexible 3 Piece Silicone Turner Spatula Set - 600°F Heat-Resistant Non-Stick Kitchen Utensils – Flippers for Cooking and Baking - Food Grade Silicone Design
StarPack Basics Silicone Kitchen Tongs (9-Inch & 12-Inch) - Stainless Steel with Non-Stick Silicone Tips, High Heat Resistant to 480°F, For Cooking, Serving, Grill, BBQ & Salad (Teal Blue)
bamfitwell Bamboo Cutting Board with Juice Groove
imarku Chef Knife - Pro Kitchen Knife 8 Inch Chef's Knives High Carbon German Stainless Steel Sharp Paring Knife with Ergonomic Handle
Reynolds Kitchens Parchment Paper Roll, 60 Square Feet
Joho Baking Cookie Sheet Baking Pan Set, Professional Baking Sheet for oven Nonstick, 2 Piece Bakeware Set, 9x13in,10x15in, Gold

Ingredients

5 filets Cod bones and skin removed
1 tablespoon Seasoned salt
2 teaspoon Old bay seasoning
2 teaspoons Garlic powder
1 teaspoon Lemon pepper
1 whole Lemon thinly sliced
2 tablespoons Butter cut into 5 pats

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375° F. Clean and dry the fish filets thoroughly. Lay the cod out onto a flat dry surface.
Mix your seasoned salt, old bay seasoning, garlic powder, and lemon pepper in a small bowl until they are fully combined.
Now sprinkle the seasoning over each piece of fish, season the front and the back of each filet.
Add a piece of parchment paper to a baking sheet or baking dish. Place the well seasoned fish directly on the parchment paper.
Add one pat of butter on top of each piece of fish, top the butter with a slice of the lemon.
Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake the cod for 15 minutes, uninterrupted.
Remove it from the oven and serve with your favorite sides!

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