Easy Baked Cod That Melts in Your Mouth Every Time
Easy Baked Cod That Melts in Your Mouth Every Time is a delightful seafood dish that perfectly combines comfort and flavor. This quick, healthy recipe features tender cod filets generously coated with a rich garlic herb butter sauce, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special occasions. With just a handful of fresh ingredients, you can create a meal that is not only satisfying but also memorable. The addition of zesty lemon and aromatic herbs elevates each bite, ensuring everyone at your table will be asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
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- 4 fresh cod filets
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (e.g., parsley, chives, thyme)
- 1 medium lemon (thinly sliced)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400F (200C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, olive oil, minced garlic, chopped herbs, paprika, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Arrange the cod filets in a baking dish in a single layer and spread the garlic herb butter mixture evenly over each filet.
- Top each filet with thin slices of lemon.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg