Seafood
Garlic Butter Baked Cod with Lemon Parsley
Tender cod fillets baked in a garlic butter sauce with fresh lemon and parsley offers a quick, flavorful seafood main dish that pairs well with rice or steamed vegetables.
Prep10 min
Cook20 min
Rest / chill0 min
Total30 min
Yield4 servings
Gather your ingredients
Ingredients
Check off items as you go. US customary measures.
One step at a time
Let’s make it
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Place cod fillets in the baking dish, skin side down if applicable. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the cod fillets.
- Bake uncovered for 18 to 20 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Sprinkle chopped parsley over the cod before serving.
A little kitchen know-how
Pat the cod dry before seasoning to help the butter sauce cling better and avoid sogginess.
Storage & leftovers
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a 300°F oven to avoid drying out the fish.
Cooking times are estimates; check doneness. See safe cooking temperatures and food storage guidance. Check ingredient labels for allergens.