Baked Cod with Garlic Lemon Butter
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Flaky, tender cod fillets baked in a simple garlic lemon butter sauce with a light herb breadcrumb topping. A light, healthy dinner ready in 20 minutes — mild enough for picky eaters and flavorful enough for everyone else.
Ingredients
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Pat cod fillets dry with paper towels. Season on both sides with salt and pepper. Arrange in the baking dish.
- Stir together melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Pour half over the cod fillets.
- Combine panko breadcrumbs with parsley and remaining butter mixture. Spoon evenly over the top of each fillet, pressing gently.
- Drizzle the tops with olive oil to help the breadcrumbs brown.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork and the breadcrumb topping is golden brown.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges and your choice of vegetables or salad.
Notes
Cod is an affordable, mild white fish perfect for families new to cooking fish. Pat fillets dry before baking for better texture. Tilapia, halibut, or mahi-mahi all work as substitutes. Don't overbake — cod is done as soon as it flakes.
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