Lemon Butter Baked Cod with Vegetables

Traditional Finnish dish. Baked lemon butter cod topped with light vegetable stuffing. I have fed this to people who say they hate fish, and made many converts along the way.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 291 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Spread vegetable mixture evenly over cod. Cover with aluminum foil.

Step 5

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.