How to Make Lemon Butter Baked Cod with Vegetables - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to easy and delicious weeknight dinners, Lemon Butter Baked Cod with Vegetables is a go-to meal that never disappoints. This recipe is perfect for those busy evenings when you want something healthy and satisfying on the table in no time. The combination of flaky cod, tender-crisp vegetables, and a tangy lemon butter sauce is a winner every time.

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds fresh cod fillets
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
  • 2 teaspoons salt, divided
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 medium carrots, coarsely shredded
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 large stalk celery, minced
  • 5 slices crustless white bread, cubed
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon ground sage
  • ½ teaspoon ground thyme
  • ¼ cup dry bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
  • ½ teaspoon ground paprika

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cut cod fillets into serving pieces. Arrange in an ungreased baking dish and sprinkle with lemon juice, butter pieces, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and pepper.
  • Mix carrots, onion, celery, bread cubes, melted butter, sage, thyme, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a bowl. Mix bread crumbs, parsley, and paprika together in a separate bowl.
  • Spread vegetable mixture evenly over cod. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle bread crumb mixture over top. Bake until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 5 more minutes.
  • Nutrition

    291 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 80mg
    • Sodium: 914mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 59mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 590mg