{"id":358,"date":"2026-10-24T18:28:42","date_gmt":"2026-10-24T18:28:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foryou.el-maarifa.com\/?p=358"},"modified":"2026-10-24T18:28:43","modified_gmt":"2026-10-24T18:28:43","slug":"garlic-butter-baked-cod-with-lemon-parmesan-sauce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/foryou.el-maarifa.com\/?p=358","title":{"rendered":"Garlic Butter Baked Cod with Lemon Parmesan Sauce"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you are looking for an elegant seafood dinner that is light, flaky, and bursting with bright coastal flavor, Garlic Butter Baked Cod with Lemon Parmesan Sauce<\/strong> is the ultimate choice! Mild, tender cod fillets are baked to perfection in a rich garlic butter sauce laced with fresh lemon and savory Parmesan cheese. It delivers fine-dining sophistication in under 20 minutes, making it ideal for both easy weeknight meals and dinner parties!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For the Cod Fillets:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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  • Cod:<\/strong> 4 fresh cod fillets (about 6 oz \/ 170g each, pat dry).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Seasoning:<\/strong> \u00bd tsp garlic powder, \u00bd tsp paprika, \u00bd tsp salt, and \u00bc tsp freshly cracked black pepper.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    For the Garlic Butter Lemon Parmesan Sauce:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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    • Unsalted Butter:<\/strong> 4 tbsp (melted).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Garlic:<\/strong> 4 cloves minced.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Lemon Juice & Zest:<\/strong> 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice + 1 tsp lemon zest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Parmesan Cheese:<\/strong> \u2153 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Heavy Cream:<\/strong> 2 tbsp (for a velvety texture).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Fresh Herbs:<\/strong> 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley or dill.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Garnish:<\/strong> Extra lemon slices for baking and serving.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Prep the Oven and Cod:<\/strong>\n
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        • Preheat your oven to 400\u00b0F (200\u00b0C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Pat the cod fillets thoroughly dry with paper towels. Arrange them in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Season both sides of the fillets with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Whisk the Lemon Parmesan Sauce:<\/strong>\n
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          • In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, grated Parmesan cheese, and heavy cream until blended.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Pour and Bake:<\/strong>\n
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            • Pour the garlic butter lemon Parmesan mixture evenly over each cod fillet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Tuck a few fresh lemon slices around and between the fish fillets in the dish.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cod flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145\u00b0F (63\u00b0C).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Garnish and Serve:<\/strong>\n
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              • Remove from the oven and spoon the warm pan sauce back over the tops of the fillets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Garnish generously with fresh chopped parsley or dill and serve immediately!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                Chef’s Tips for Success<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                • Pat Fish Dry:<\/strong> Removing excess moisture from the cod ensures the sauce clings to the fish rather than watering down.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Don’t Overbake:<\/strong> Cod is a lean white fish and cooks very quickly. Start checking at 12 minutes\u2014it is done as soon as it turns opaque and flakes gently with a fork.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Serving Suggestions:<\/strong> Serve alongside garlic butter rice, roasted baby potatoes, or a bed of steamed asparagus to soak up every drop of the bright lemon Parmesan sauce.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                  Tender, flaky cod baked in garlic butter and a velvety lemon Parmesan sauce. Light, elegant, and ready in under 20 minutes!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":359,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[199,198,197],"class_list":["post-358","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-baked-cod","tag-cod-recipes","tag-garlic-butter-cod"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/foryou.el-maarifa.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/358","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/foryou.el-maarifa.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/foryou.el-maarifa.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foryou.el-maarifa.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foryou.el-maarifa.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=358"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/foryou.el-maarifa.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/358\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":360,"href":"https:\/\/foryou.el-maarifa.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/358\/revisions\/360"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foryou.el-maarifa.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/359"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/foryou.el-maarifa.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=358"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foryou.el-maarifa.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=358"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foryou.el-maarifa.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=358"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}