Summer Lemon Butter Baked Cod Seafood Recipe
This Summer Lemon Butter Baked Cod is a refreshing, healthy seafood dish perfect for warm weather. Flaky cod fillets are baked in a zesty lemon butter sauce with garlic and herbs, making it a light yet satisfying dinner. Serve it with fresh veggies or rice for a complete summer meal. This easy seafood recipe is ideal for weeknights and ready in under 30 minutes. Great for pescatarian and low-carb diets!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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1 teaspoon lemon zest
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Lemon slices, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and garlic.
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Place cod fillets in a baking dish and season with salt and pepper.
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Pour lemon butter mixture evenly over the fish.
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Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until cod flakes easily with a fork.
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Garnish with parsley and lemon slices. Serve immediately.
Notes
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Use fresh cod for best flavor, but frozen (thawed) cod works too.
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Pair with steamed vegetables, rice, or a light salad.
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For extra richness, add a sprinkle of grated Parmesan before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 320 mg