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Garlic Herb Baked Cod Recipe

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This Garlic Herb Baked Cod recipe features tender cod fillets enhanced with a flavorful mix of garlic, herbs, and butter, then baked to perfection with fresh lemon slices. Perfect for a quick and healthy dinner, it delivers a deliciously fragrant and moist fish dish that’s both easy to prepare and impressive to serve.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 4 (6-ounce) cod filets
  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, chives, thyme or other herbs, finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the cod filets evenly spaced in a baking dish.
  2. Prepare Garlic Herb Butter: In a small bowl, combine softened butter, extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, chopped herbs, paprika, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix thoroughly to create a fragrant compound butter.
  3. Apply Butter Mixture: Spread the garlic herb butter evenly on top of each cod filet, ensuring that all pieces are well coated for maximum flavor.
  4. Add Lemon Slices: Arrange thin lemon slices both underneath and on top of the cod filets in the baking dish to infuse a fresh citrus aroma during baking.
  5. Bake Cod: Bake in the preheated oven for 13 to 15 minutes, or until the fish becomes opaque and flakes easily when tested with a fork.
  6. Serve: Before serving, spoon the flavorful pan juices over the cod filets to keep them moist and enhance the taste.

Notes

  • Use fresh cod fillets for best flavor and texture.
  • Feel free to substitute or combine herbs like dill, oregano, or basil according to your preference.
  • For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the butter mixture.
  • Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or a light salad for a complete meal.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated gently to avoid drying out the fish.

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