Buttery Baked Lemon Atlantic Cod Recipe
Make mild, flaky Atlantic cod with lemon, garlic, butter, and Parmesan. Start with thawed fish for this quick oven recipe, and serve it with rice and a green vegetable.
Buttery Baked Lemon Atlantic Cod
Serves: 4 · Prep: about 10 minutes · Cook: start checking at 10–12 minutes; thicker pieces need longer
Start with: 4 thawed cod portions, about 4–6 ounces each and approximately 1 inch thick. Thawing time is additional.
Ingredients
- 4 Atlantic cod portions, 4–6 ounces each, thawed and patted dry
- ¼ cup butter, softened
- 1½ tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 lemon, sliced
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9 × 13-inch baking dish.
- Mix the butter, Parmesan, flour, garlic, salt, pepper, onion powder, and lemon juice in a small bowl.
- Arrange the thawed, dry cod portions in a single layer. Spread the butter mixture evenly over the fish and add the lemon slices.
- Bake and begin checking after 10–12 minutes. Continue as needed until the thickest part reaches 145°F on a food thermometer. Thickness and starting temperature affect timing; do not rely on the timer alone.
- Serve immediately with your favorite vegetables, rice, or potatoes.
Contains: fish, milk, and wheat. Check your ingredient labels.
Thawing and Cooking Tips
Remove fish from its vacuum packaging before thawing, following the package instructions. Thaw in a covered container in the refrigerator. This recipe's timing is for thawed fish, not frozen portions.
Choose pieces of similar thickness, pat them dry, and leave a little room between portions. A thermometer helps you stop cooking when the fish is ready.
What to Serve with Lemon Cod
Try steamed broccoli, roasted asparagus, or a simple salad alongside rice or potatoes. Find more ideas in our seafood side-dish guide.
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