Baked Cod with Lemon Butter: Flaky and Zesty

Name: Baked Cod with Lemon Butter: Flaky and Zesty
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 4 (6-oz) Cod Fillets; 1 tsp Smoked Paprika; 0.5 tsp Sea Salt; 0.25 tsp Cracked Black Pepper; 3 tbsp Unsalted Butter, melted; 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 2 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice; 1 tsp Lemon Zest; 3 Garlic Cloves, minced; 1 tbsp Non-pareil Capers, drained; 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley, finely chopped; 4 Lemon slices for presentation

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:12min

Master baked cod with lemon butter with our simple, flaky recipe. This oven baked cod with lemon butter and garlic is ready in 22 minutes. Includes exact…

Updated at: Mon, 09 Feb 2026 07:02:44 GMT