Baked Lemon Pepper Cod
Baked lemon pepper cod is one of my go-to light dinners when I want something healthy, fresh, and on the table fast. The garlic butter sauce keeps the fish flaky and moist, and the lemon and pepper brighten everything up beautifully. This is the kind of easy seafood recipe you will make over and over.
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I love using this lemon pepper seasoning for this recipe!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Light, healthy, and low-calorie
- Garlic butter keeps the fish perfectly moist
- Only a handful of simple ingredients
- On the table in 25 minutes
Ingredients
- cod fillets
- lemon
- black pepper
- garlic
- butter
- parsley
- olive oil
How to Make It
Preheat oven to 400F and place cod fillets in a baking dish. Mix melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, and black pepper and spoon over the fish. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until the cod flakes easily with a fork. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately with your favorite sides.
Baked Lemon Pepper Cod
Ingredients
Method
- Pat the cod dry and place in a baking dish.
- Mix the melted butter, lemon juice, zest, pepper, garlic powder, and salt.
- Pour the mixture over the fish.
- Bake at 400F for 12 to 15 minutes until the cod flakes easily.
- Garnish with parsley and lemon slices.
Notes
Baked Lemon Pepper Cod
Ingredients
Method
- Pat the cod dry and place in a baking dish.
- Mix the melted butter, lemon juice, zest, pepper, garlic powder, and salt.
- Pour the mixture over the fish.
- Bake at 400F for 12 to 15 minutes until the cod flakes easily.
- Garnish with parsley and lemon slices.
