This lemon butter baked cod recipe is super simple while being delicious and healthy. It is my go-to when I only have a few minutes to make dinner. It’s also a great recipe for someone on a budget because it has few ingredients and frozen cod that’s on sale is quite cheap. You can use this recipe with other white fish like tilapia and flounder which are also easy on the wallet! This recipe takes about 5 minutes to prep and 10-15 mins in the oven. Easily done in less than half an hour!
About 5 minutes for prep and 10-15 mins in the oven. Easily done in less than half an hour!
Lemon Butter Baked Cod
This lemon butter baked cod recipe is super simple while being delicious and healthy. It is my go-to when I only have a few minutes to make dinner.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lb cod (cut into 4 pieces)
- ¼ yellow or red onion
- ½ lemon
- ¼ red pepper (optional)
- pinch of salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 tbsp butter cut into 4-5 pieces
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- Rub salt and pepper into both sides of the fish and place the cod on a baking sheet. (I line the baking sheet with parchment paper for easier clean up but it is not necessary)
- Cut the lemon and onion either in rings or semi-circles and chop the pepper.
- Place the lemon, onion, pepper, and butter on the fish.
- Optional: Squeeze some fresh lemon juice on top of the fish in addition to the lemon.
- Place the fish into the oven for 10-15 minutes. (I put mine in for 12)
- Check to make sure the fish is fully cooked with a fork. It should fall apart and flake easily. Enjoy!
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