Lemon Butter Baked Cod 🍋


This Lemon Butter Baked Cod is a light, flavorful dish that’s perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy family dinners. The fresh lemon and buttery coating make each bite tender and zesty, bringing a refreshing touch to your holiday menu!

Ingredients:

  • 2 lb cod fillet (or any white fish)
  • ¼ cup butter or margarine
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • Dash of paprika
  • Salt & pepper, to taste

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut the cod fillets into serving-size portions.
  2. Melt the butter in a saucepan or microwave. Stir in the lemon juice.
  3. In a separate dish, mix flour, salt, and pepper.
  4. Dip each fish fillet into the butter-lemon mixture, coating well, then dip into the flour mixture, covering all sides.
  5. Place the coated fillets in an ungreased baking dish. Drizzle any remaining butter-lemon mixture over the fillets and sprinkle with paprika.
  6. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
  7. Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges for a festive touch.

This dish is sure to bring brightness to your holiday table, with each bite full of fresh, buttery flavor!

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Lemon Butter Baked Cod 🍋

This Lemon Butter Baked Cod is a light, flavorful dish that’s perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy family dinners. The fresh lemon and buttery coating make each bite tender and zesty, bringing a refreshing touch to your holiday menu!

Ingredients

  • 2 lb cod fillet (or any white fish)
  • ¼ cup butter or margarine
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • Dash of paprika
  • Salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut the cod fillets into serving-size portions.
  2. Melt the butter in a saucepan or microwave. Stir in the lemon juice.
  3. In a separate dish, mix flour, salt, and pepper.
  4. Dip each fish fillet into the butter-lemon mixture, coating well, then dip into the flour mixture, covering all sides.
  5. Place the coated fillets in an ungreased baking dish. Drizzle any remaining butter-lemon mixture over the fillets and sprinkle with paprika.
  6. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
  7. Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges for a festive touch.

Notes

This dish is sure to bring brightness to your holiday table, with each bite full of fresh, buttery flavor!

  • Author: niold.com

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