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Healthy Lemon Butter Baked Cod Recipe


  • Author: Julia Walton
  • Total Time: 9 minute
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

Flaky, melt-in-your-mouth cod meets the bright zing of lemon and the richness of melted butter in this irresistibly simple dish. This Healthy Lemon Butter Baked Cod recipe is a go-to for quick dinners, protein-rich meals, or anyone looking for a fresh addition to their seafood repertoire. It’s ideal for everything from weeknight healthy dinners to light lunch ideas.

Whether you’re building a collection of easy dinner ideas, looking for high-protein seafood options, or just want a fast, flavorful meal that feels like comfort food but fits your health goals, this cod recipe is a keeper. The citrus butter glaze seals in the juiciness while infusing every forkful with subtle decadence. It’s the kind of healthy dinner recipe you’ll make on repeat.


Ingredients

4 cod fillets (6 oz each)

3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 tsp paprika (optional)

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

Fresh parsley, chopped

Olive oil spray or parchment paper


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease or line a baking dish.
  2. Mix melted butter, lemon juice, and garlic in a small bowl.
  3. Pat cod fillets dry. Place in dish. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  4. Pour lemon butter mix over fillets evenly.
  5. Bake 15–18 minutes until flaky and opaque.
  6. Rest 2 minutes. Garnish with parsley. Serve with lemon wedges.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
  • Category: Dinner