Lemon Butter Baked Cod

Ingredients:

  • 2 lb cod fillet (any white fish)
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • Dash of paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

  1. Preparation:
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Cut the cod fillets into serving-sized pieces.
  1. Prepare Butter and Lemon Mixture:
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan or microwave.
  • Add lemon juice to the melted butter. Mix well.
  1. Prepare Flour Mixture:
  • In another dish, mix together the all-purpose flour, salt, and pepper.
  1. Coat the Fish:
  • Dip each fish fillet into the butter and lemon mixture, ensuring it is well-coated on all sides.
  • Next, dip the buttered fish into the flour mixture, coating it evenly on all sides.
  1. Arrange in Baking Dish:
  • Place the coated fillets in an ungreased baking dish.
  1. Drizzle Remaining Butter Mixture:
  • Drizzle the remaining butter and lemon mixture over the fillets in the baking dish.
  1. Sprinkle with Paprika:
  • Sprinkle the entire dish with paprika for added flavor and color.
  1. Bake:
  • Bake the cod, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
  1. Garnish and Serve:
  • Garnish the baked cod with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Enjoy this delicious and simple Lemon Butter Baked Cod that’s full of flavor and perfectly cooked!

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