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Irresistible Lemon Garlic Butter Cod Recipe

Irresistible Lemon Garlic Butter Cod Recipe

This Irresistible Lemon Garlic Butter Cod Recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that elevates your dinner in just 35 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 filets
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Butter and Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian Herb mix
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons capers drained
  • 4 filets cod about 6 oz each
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • whisk
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F.
  2. Lightly rub the baking dish with unsalted butter.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the butter, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, Italian herb mix, and red pepper flakes. Stir in the capers.
  4. Place the cod filets in the baking dish. Pour the butter mixture on top and use a brush to evenly distribute the sauce on top of the filets. Sprinkle them with paprika.
  5. Bake, uncovered, until the fish is fully cooked, opaque, and flakes easily with a fork, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filet

Notes

Feel free to swap the cod for another flaky fish and include vegetables for a one-pan meal. Let the fish rest after baking for improved flavor.

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