Baken Lemon Cod
This lemon butter baked cod recipe is a delightful way to prepare tender cod fillets in a flavorful and zesty oven-baked dish. The fish is lightly coated in a tangy lemon butter mixture before being baked to perfection. A final touch of broiling gives the fillets a golden crust while preserving their juicy tenderness. Sprinkled with fresh parsley and lemon zest, this dish is not only delicious but also visually appealing, making it a perfect choice for a well-rounded meal.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- - 1 lb of cod fillets
- -1/2 cup butter - melted
- -4 tbsp lemon juice
- -1/4 cup all purpose flour
- -1/2 tsp salt
- -1/4 tsp white pepper
- -paprika for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a shallow bowl, mix lemon juice and butter. In a separate shallow bowl, mix flour and seasonings. Dip fillets in lemon juice mixture, then in flour mixture to coat both sides.
- Place the prepped fish in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Drizzle with remaining lemon juice mixture. Bake 12-15 minutes or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork. Broil for the last 60 seconds to get a little bit of a golden crust.
- Garnish with parsley and lemon zest.
Nutrition
- Calories: 846 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 7 g
- Protein Content: 161 g
- Fat Content: 15 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 7 g
- Trans Fat Content: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol Content: 410 mg
- Sodium Content: 846 mg
- Fiber Content: 0.5 g
- Sugar Content: 0.4 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content: 5 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
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