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Baked Cod

Easy Baked Cod That Melts in Your Mouth Every Time

This Easy Baked Cod recipe captures the flavors of garlic herb butter, making it a delicious choice for any dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 filets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cod
  • 4 filets Cod filets Fresh
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Freshly ground black pepper Adjust to taste
For the Garlic Herb Butter
  • 1/2 cup Butter Softened, consider dairy-free for vegan option
  • 2 tbs Extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic cloves Minced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh herbs Parsley, chives, thyme, or preferred
  • 1 tsp Paprika Can experiment with smoked paprika
For the Citrus
  • 1 medium Lemon Thinly sliced

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Medium Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or greasing it with olive oil.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine softened butter, olive oil, minced garlic, fresh herbs, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
  3. Place the cod filets on the prepared baking sheet and season both sides with kosher salt and black pepper.
  4. Spread the garlic herb butter mixture generously over the top of each cod filet.
  5. Lay thin slices of lemon on top of the cod filets on the baking sheet.
  6. Bake the cod for 12-15 minutes until it turns opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  7. Remove from the oven, let rest for a minute, and serve immediately with fresh herbs or lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh cod and be careful not to overcook. Experiment with herbs and spices for unique flavors.

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