Buttery Baked Cod is a simple yet flavorful seafood dish that highlights the delicate taste and tender texture of cod fillets. The cod is coated in a luscious mixture of melted butter, garlic, and a medley of herbs like parsley or dill. Baked to perfection, the result is succulent cod infused with the rich and aromatic essence of the buttery blend. This dish offers a harmonious balance of simplicity and indulgence, allowing the natural flavors of the fish to shine while enhancing them with the luxurious touch of butter and herbs. Buttery Baked Cod is a delightful choice for a quick and elegant seafood dinner.
Deliciously buttery, perfectly garlicky, and wonderfully flaky. This baked cod recipe is easy to make, easy to clean up, and incredibly tasty.
Buttery Baked Cod
Ingredients
- 24 ounces cod filets (four 6-ounce pieces)
- 3 tbsp butter softened
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tbsp parsley, chives, thyme, or other herbs finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 lemon thinly sliced
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Place the cod in a baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix together the butter, olive oil, minced garlic, parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the compound butter mixture on top of each filet.
- Lay the lemon slices both on top and under the cod filets.
- Bake in the oven for 13-15 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Before serving, spoon the juices from the baking dish over the cod.
