Easy Garlic Butter Baked Cod Ready in 30 Minutes
A quick and delicious garlic butter baked cod recipe ready in 30 minutes. Tender, flaky fish coated in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners.
Ingredients
- 1–1.5 pounds cod fillets (4 fillets, 4–6 oz each)
- 4 tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
- 4 cloves (1 tablespoon) fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium lemon (juice of half, ~1 tablespoon; other half sliced into 4–6 rounds
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- Prepare the Garlic Butter Mixture
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix until it forms a smooth paste.
- Add the chopped parsley and lemon juice, stirring to incorporate. Set aside while you prepare the fish.
- Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels
- Slice half of your lemon into thin rounds (4–6 slices).
- Arrange the lemon slices in a single layer in the baking dish.
- Place the cod fillets on top of the lemon slices.
- Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over each fillet.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven.
- The cod is done when it flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F."
- Cut the remaining half lemon into wedges for serving.
- Spoon any garlic butter sauce from the baking dish over the fish before serving.