Ingredients:

  • 4 (6 oz / 170 g) cod fillets
  • ½ tsp (3 g) kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp (1 g) cracked black pepper
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
  • 3 tbsp (42 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 cloves (9 g) garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp (2 g) lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp (4 g) fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Use paper towels to press firmly on all sides of the cod fillets to remove surface moisture. Rub each fillet with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
  4. Place the fillets on the prepared baking sheet and spoon the lemon-butter mixture evenly over the top of each piece.
  5. Bake for 12–15 minutes until the edges are opaque, the butter is bubbling and mahogany-colored, and the fish flakes easily with a fork.
  6. Remove from the oven, garnish immediately with fresh chopped parsley, and let the fish rest for 2 minutes before serving.