Baked Cod with Garlic Butter

Ingredients

• •4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
• •1/4 cup unsalted butter
• •4 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 lemon (zested and juiced)
• •2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• •1 tsp salt
• •1/2 tsp black pepper
• •1/2 tsp paprika
• •1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. 2

   In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.

3. 3

   Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.

4. 4

   Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped parsley, salt, pepper, and paprika. Mix well.

5. 5

   Place cod fillets in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil, then season lightly with salt and pepper.

6. 6

   Pour the garlic butter mixture over the cod fillets, ensuring they are well coated.

7. 7

   Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

8. 8

   Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley and lemon wedges if desired.