Description
This Lemon Butter Baked Cod recipe offers a tender and flaky white fish fillet infused with a rich lemon butter sauce, lightly coated in seasoned flour and baked to golden perfection. It’s a simple, flavorful, and healthy dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an elegant meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Fish
- 2 lb cod fillet (any white fish)
Butter Sauce
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Breading and Seasoning
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Dash(es) paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the fish and lemon butter sauce: Cut the cod fillets into individual serving sizes. In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter or margarine gently and mix in the lemon juice until fully combined to create a tangy lemon butter sauce.
- Coat the fish: Dip each cod piece into the lemon butter sauce, ensuring it is well coated. Then, dredge the coated fish in the all-purpose flour seasoned with salt and pepper to lightly cover each piece. Arrange the coated fish pieces in a single layer in a baking dish.
- Bake the cod: Drizzle any remaining lemon butter sauce evenly over the fish. Sprinkle the top with a dash of paprika for color and subtle flavor. Bake the fish in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 15-20 minutes, or until the fish is golden brown, cooked through, and flakes easily with a fork.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add minced garlic or fresh herbs like dill or parsley to the butter sauce.
- Ensure not to overcook the fish to keep it moist and tender.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or a light salad for a balanced meal.
- Use fresh cod or any firm white fish such as haddock or pollock as alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
