Name: Baked Lemon Butter Cod – A Flavorful and Easy Seafood Recipe
Ingredients: 4 cod fillets (about 6 ounces each); 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; Zest and juice of 1 lemon; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish); Lemon slices (for garnish)

Ingredients

Scale

4 cod fillets (about 6 ounces each)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Lemon slices (for garnish)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F.
Prepare the Lemon Butter Sauce: In a medium bowl, mix together the melted butter, minced garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon zest, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes (if using).
Season the Cod: Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Coat the Fish: Place the seasoned cod fillets into the bowl with the lemon butter sauce, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
Arrange in Baking Dish: Transfer the coated fillets to a 9×13-inch baking dish. Pour any remaining sauce over the fish. Arrange lemon slices around and on top of the fillets.
Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 15 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Garnish and Serve: Once baked, remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley. Serve warm, garnished with additional lemon slices if desired.