Summer

Lemon Butter Baked Cod

Dinner , Lunch

A Summer Favourite!

Tender cod fillets baked in a zesty lemon butter sauce with garlic and parsley. A light, flavorful dinner ready in just 20 minutes.

At a Glance

Servings:

2 People

Difficulty:

Easy

Prep Time:

5 mins

Cooking Time:

15 mins

What you'll need:

2 cod fillets (or your favourite white fish)

2 tbsp butter, melted

Juice of 1 lemon

Zest of ½ lemon

1 garlic clove, minced

1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped (or ½ tsp dried)

Salt & pepper to taste

Lemon slices for topping

Method:

Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan).
Place cod fillets in a lightly oiled or parchment-lined baking dish.
In a small bowl, mix melted butter, lemon juice, zest, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.
Pour the lemon butter mixture evenly over the cod fillets.
Top each fillet with a lemon slice or two.
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.