Lemon Herb Baked Cod Fillets
Lemon Herb Baked Cod Fillets
Ingredients
For the Cod
- 4 cod fillets, about 6 ounces each, skinless
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Lemon Herb Topping
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a baking dish large enough to hold the cod fillets in a single layer with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Pat the cod fillets very dry with paper towels. Season both sides of the fillets with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter, finely chopped fresh parsley, finely chopped fresh dill, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and paprika until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Place the seasoned cod fillets in the prepared baking dish. Spoon the lemon herb topping evenly over each cod fillet, ensuring they are well coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of your fillets.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400
- 6
Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven. Serve immediately, optionally garnished with extra fresh parsley or lemon wedges.
⏱️ 1 min
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Lemon Herb Baked Cod Fillets
Ingredients
For the Cod
- 4 cod fillets, about 6 ounces each, skinless
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Lemon Herb Topping
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a baking dish large enough to hold the cod fillets in a single layer with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Pat the cod fillets very dry with paper towels. Season both sides of the fillets with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter, finely chopped fresh parsley, finely chopped fresh dill, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and paprika until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Place the seasoned cod fillets in the prepared baking dish. Spoon the lemon herb topping evenly over each cod fillet, ensuring they are well coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of your fillets.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400 - 6
Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven. Serve immediately, optionally garnished with extra fresh parsley or lemon wedges.
⏱️ 1 min