Creamy Lemon Garlic Cod
Simple, flavorful baked cod fillets glazed with a lemon-garlic butter sauce—ready in about 30 minutes. Tender, flaky fish with bright lemon and savory garlic makes an impressive yet easy weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- rectangular baking dish
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds cod loin fillet patted dry and lightly seasoned with salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice from 1–2 lemons
- 4 cloves garlic minced (or less to taste)
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup butter diced
- 1 small lemon sliced
- chopped parsley optional, for serving
Instructions
Prep:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish large enough for the cod and arrange the seasoned fillets in a single layer.
Make sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Assemble:
- Pour the lemon-garlic mixture evenly over the cod, scatter the diced butter across the fillets, and place lemon slices on top.
Bake:
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Finish with chopped parsley if desired and serve immediately.