🍋🐟 Amazing 25 Minute Lemon Butter Baked Cod
A light, nourishing dish that glows from the inside out
When life gets rushed but your body craves something fresh, comforting, and glow-enhancing, Lemon Butter Baked Cod is here to help. Rich in flavor, gentle on digestion, and beautifully balanced, this dish will be ready in just 25 minutes — perfect for a weeknight reset or a weekend treat.
✨ Why You’ll Love It
- Quick & easy: Ready in under half an hour
- Skin-loving ingredients: Omega-3s from cod, vitamin C from lemon
- Elegant presentation: Ideal for dining alone or entertaining in style
- Naturally gluten-free & low-carb
🛒 Ingredients
- 4 cod fillets, fresh or thawed
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon + zest
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon slices (optional, for serving)
🌀 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C / 400°F. Line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, garlic, lemon juice and zest, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place cod fillets in the dish and spoon the lemon butter mixture generously over each.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices. Serve warm with steamed veggies or a quinoa salad.
💡 Beauty Tip
Cod is rich in lean protein and omega-3 fatty acids that support collagen production and reduce inflammation — making it a delicious ally for radiant skin.
🍽️ Pair It With
- A soothing herbal tea, such as chamomile or mint
- A side of roasted sweet potatoes for extra glow
- Soft background music and candlelight for a spa dinner vibe
🌿 SOUFJAN Tips
- For extra flavor, marinate cod in the lemon butter mixture for 10 minutes before baking
- Replace butter with ghee for a richer, nuttier aroma and added skin benefits
- Pair with cucumber-mint yogurt dip for a refreshing contrast
- Want a plant-based twist? Use the same lemon butter blend over roasted cauliflower steaks
🌸 FROM SOUFJAN, WITH LOVE
This is way more than a meal — it’s a caregiving moment. Whether it’s for you or someone you love, let this dish remind you that nourishment can be simple, elegant, and soul-soothing.
You deserve meals that glow with goodness.
