Easy Lemon Baked Cod Fish
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
600 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Easy Lemon Baked Cod Fish
Description
This recipe for Easy Lemon Baked Cod Fish calls for cod filets seasoned with salt and pepper, then topped with a compound butter mixture. The butter mixture includes softened butter, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, all-purpose flour, minced garlic, dried basil, onion powder, Dijon mustard, and fresh lemon juice. These ingredients combine to deliver a creamy, tangy, and herbaceous topping that melts over the fish during baking.
The cod is baked in a 400°F oven for about 10 minutes, timed to the fillet thickness, until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Baking produces a tender, moist texture with a lightly flavorful crust from the Parmesan and seasonings. The lemon juice adds brightness that balances the richness of the butter and cheese.
This dish pairs well as a simple main course alongside steamed vegetables, rice, or potatoes. It offers an accessible and gently flavored seafood option that can fit into weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 4 portions cod
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup butter softened
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon garlic about 3 cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon basil dried
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup lemon juice about 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish.
- Lay 4 portions cod fish out in the prepared baking dish. Season fish with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- In a small bowl, stir together the 1/4 cup softened butter, 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon dijon mustard, and 1/4 cup lemon juice.
- Top each filet with a large spoonful of the butter mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes. Actual cooking time will depend on the thickness of your fish. The fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 600 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 600kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 162g | 324% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 389mg | 130% |
| Sodium | 830mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 3763mg | 80% |
| Vitamin A | 380IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 188mg | 19% |
| Iron | 3.9mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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