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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.
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword dinner, fish, healthy, healthy dinner
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
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!