Baked Cod with Garlic-Parsley Butter and Lemon

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Tender cod fillets baked with a flavorful garlic-parsley butter and fresh lemon slices for a light and zesty seafood dish. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs cod fillets, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 250 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F and lightly grease a baking dish with 1 tbsp olive oil.
  2. Step 2: Pat dry 4 cod fillets (5 oz each) and season both sides evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Place them in the prepared baking dish spaced slightly apart.
  3. Step 3: In a small bowl, combine 4 tbsp melted unsalted butter, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, and 1 tsp lemon zest. Mix well.
  4. Step 4: Spoon the garlic-parsley butter mixture evenly over each cod fillet, making sure to cover the top surface.
  5. Step 5: Place 1 lemon slice on top of each fillet for added flavor and moisture.
  6. Step 6: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  7. Step 7: Remove from oven and serve immediately, spooning any melted butter from the pan over the fillets.

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