The Best Baked Cod
Tender cod bakes under a lemon-butter spice blend for a simple, bright dinner that comes together with almost no fuss.
Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min · Total 25 min · Makes 4 servings

Ingredients
- 1 lb cod fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Directions
- Get the oven heating at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Grab a small bowl and stir the lemon juice into the melted butter, then add the salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder and garlic powder.
- Set the cod fillets in a baking dish and pour the olive oil across them. Spoon the lemon-butter mixture over the fillets so the tops are covered.
- Bake the fish in the hot oven for 15 minutes, or until it separates easily when you test it with a fork. Bring it to the table warm with the sides you like.