Baked Cod Garlic Butter Herbs (Printable version)
Tender cod fillets baked in garlic butter, enhanced with fresh herbs for a flavorful dish.
# Ingredient List:
→ Fish
01 - 4 cod fillets (about 5 ounces each), skinless and boneless
→ Garlic Butter
02 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
03 - 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
05 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
→ Herbs & Seasoning
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
09 - ½ teaspoon salt
10 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Garnish
11 - Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a baking dish large enough to hold the cod fillets in a single layer.
02 - Arrange the cod fillets in the prepared baking dish. Pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
03 - In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well blended.
04 - Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the cod fillets. Season with salt and pepper.
05 - Sprinkle chopped parsley, dill, and chives over the top of the fillets.
06 - Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
07 - Serve immediately, garnished with lemon wedges if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like something from a restaurant
- The garlic butter creates this incredible sauce that you will want to spoon over everything
02 -
- Overcooked fish is dry fish, so pull it from the oven as soon as it flakes easily
- Patting the fish dry helps the butter stick instead of pooling underneath
03 -
- Room temperature butter melts more evenly than cold butter straight from the fridge
- Fresh herbs can be chopped ahead and stored in the fridge for quick prep