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 temp chart and common mistakes checklist.

Updated at: Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:40:42 GMT