Buttery Baked Cod

This is a wonderfully simple and delicious buttery and garlicky, lemon & herb topped cod recipe.  A perfect quick and easy weeknight meal.              
Servings: 4 yield(s)
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Ingredients
  • 4 cod loins
  • 40 g butter (softened)
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp chives (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp flat leaf parsley (finely chopped)
  • 2 garlic cloves (peeled & crushed)
  • sea salt & pepper (freshly ground)
  • 1 lemon (cut into 8 slices)
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/Fan assisted 180°C/Gas mark 6.
  2. In a bowl mix the butter, paprika, chives, parsley, garlic and season to taste.
  3. Evenly spread the butter mixture over each cod loin.
  4. Add 4 lemon slices on a baking tray and top with the cod loins and place the remaining slices of lemon on top.
  5. Place in the oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily. Just before serving, spoon the juices from the baking dish over the cod and serve with seasonal vegetables. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes

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