Garlic Butter Baked Cod
A simple yet impressive seafood dish, combining flaky cod with a rich, savory garlic butter topping in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
For the Cod
- 4 fillets cod fillets Fresh or thawed from frozen
- 1 tablespoon olive oil Prevents fish from sticking
- 1 teaspoon salt To season cod
- 1 teaspoon black pepper To season cod
For the Garlic Butter Topping
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter Softened
- 2 cloves garlic Minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley For garnish and flavor
- 1 teaspoon paprika For flavor and color
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice To drizzle over cod
Instructions
Preparation
- Thaw frozen cod fillets overnight in the fridge or under cold running water. Pat them dry with paper towels.
- Remove any pin bones from the fillets using tweezers.
- Season both sides of the fillets with salt and pepper.
Making Garlic Butter
- In a bowl, mix together softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and paprika until smooth.
- Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the seasoned cod fillets.
- Let the cod rest for 10 minutes to absorb flavors.
Baking
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the cod fillets in a single layer in a non-stick baking dish.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, checking for doneness—cod should flake easily and reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
Notes
Serve with roasted asparagus and crusty bread. Customize by experimenting with different herbs like thyme or adding spices to the garlic butter for extra flavor.