Garlic Butter Baked Cod

🕒 30 min total Prep 10 min Cook 20 min 4 servings

Tender cod fillets baked under a simple garlic-butter-parsley paste with lemon — fast, mild, and kid-friendly. Works great with frozen cod.

Ingredients (8)

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1
Preheat oven to 400°F. If using frozen cod, thaw in a sealed bag under cold water for 10-15 minutes, then pat dry.
2
In a small bowl, combine the butter, olive oil, garlic, paprika, salt, and parsley. Stir into a fairly smooth paste.
3
Place the cod fillets in a baking dish. Spread the garlic-butter mixture evenly over each fillet.
4
Slice half the lemon and lay the slices on top of the fish; cut the other half into wedges for serving.
5
Bake 15-20 minutes, until the fish flakes easily and reaches 145°F internal (thicker fillets or ceramic dishes may take longer).
6
Spoon the pan juices over the fish and serve immediately with lemon wedges.