Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
• 4 cod fillets (6 ounces each)
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

Directions

• Preheat oven to 400°. In a shallow bowl, mix lemon juice and butter. In a separate shallow bowl, mix flour and seasonings. Dip fillets in lemon juice mixture, then in flour mixture to coat both sides; shake off excess.
• Place in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Drizzle with remaining lemon juice mixture. Bake 12-15 minutes or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork. Mix parsley and lemon zest; sprinkle over fish.

Notes

• 6-22-25 1/2 Recipe
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• Lemon baked cod delivers bold flavor with minimal effort, making it a natural go-to for weeknight or date-night dinners. Pairing it with roasted vegetables or a grain salad will complement the flavors nicely.
• Lemon baked cod is a marvel of minimalism, a dish so deceptively simple it verges on genius. You take a fish—an unassuming, mild-mannered cod—dress it in lemon and butter, and let cooking alchemy do the rest. The result? A delicate balance of tangy citrus, savory richness and a crispy coat of seasoned flour that makes you feel like you’ve unlocked some secret recipe.

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