Simple Baked Cod with Lemon Butter Sauce Recipe Elegant Lemon-Butter Baked Cod

Directions:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).

2. Prepare Cod Fillets: Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels and arrange them in a single layer in a 9×13 baking dish.

3. Make Lemon Butter Sauce: In a small bowl, melt the butter either in the microwave or on the stove. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice and zest.

4. Season Cod: Brush the lemon butter over the cod fillets, then season with garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper. Flip the fillets and repeat the seasoning.

5. Bake Cod: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Aim for an internal temperature of 135-140°F for moist, tender flakes.

6. Serve: Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Nutritional Information:
– Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes
– Calories: 200 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings

Whip up this Simple Baked Cod with Lemon Butter Sauce in just 20 minutes! Perfect for a quick, nutritious dinner.