Ingredients
Method
Preheat and Prepare
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Place the 800g of cod fillets in a baking dish in a single layer, ensuring they fit snugly so the butter will pool around them.
Make the Lemon Butter Sauce
- In a small bowl, combine the 80g of melted butter, 45ml of lemon juice, and minced garlic cloves. Whisk together until well incorporated.
Season the Fish
- Season each cod fillet evenly with the 10g of salt, 4g of black pepper, and 3g of smoked paprika. Pour the lemon butter mixture over the fish, ensuring each piece is well coated.
Add Lemon Slices
- Arrange the thinly sliced lemon rounds on top of each fillet, placing 2-3 slices per portion for beautiful presentation and extra citrus flavor.
Bake Until Flaky
- Bake uncovered for 15-18 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is opaque throughout. The top should dry slightly while the bottom stays moist in the butter.
Garnish and Serve
- Spoon the pan juices over each fillet, garnish with the 30g of chopped fresh parsley, and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Choose a baking dish that fits the fillets snugly so the butter pools around them rather than spreading thin—this keeps the fish moist and creates a delicious sauce for serving.
- Don't cover the dish while baking—you want the top to dry slightly and develop texture while the bottom stays moist and tender in the butter sauce.
- Fish continues cooking briefly after removal from the oven, so take it out when just done to prevent overcooking—it should flake easily but still be moist.
- Serve with crusty bread, rice, or roasted vegetables to soak up the incredible garlic lemon butter sauce that collects in the pan.