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Lemon Herb Baked Cod served on a plate

Lemon Herb Baked Cod

Flaky lemon herb baked cod with garlic butter sauce. A 15 minute dinner that looks restaurant-level.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cod fillets 6 oz each, 1 inch thick
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 lemon zested
  • 1 lemon sliced for topping
  • 3 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp capers optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400F. Lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Whisk melted butter, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pat cod dry. Lay fillets in baking dish with space between each. Brush generously with garlic butter and top with lemon slices and capers.
  4. Bake 10 to 12 minutes until the cod just flakes with a fork at the thickest part.
  5. Top with chopped parsley and dill. Spoon pan sauce over each fillet and serve immediately.

Notes

Pat cod very dry before saucing. Pull from oven the moment it flakes. Add fresh herbs after baking so they stay green.