Baked Cod with Garlic Butter Herbs (Print version)

Tender cod baked with garlic butter, lemon, and herbs. Ready in 25 minutes.

# What you'll need:

01 - 4 cod fillets (about 5 oz each), skinless and boneless

02 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

03 - 3 garlic cloves, finely minced

04 - Zest and juice of 1 lemon

05 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

06 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped (optional)

07 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped (optional)

08 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

09 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

10 - 1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika

11 - Lemon wedges

12 - Extra chopped herbs

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a baking dish large enough to hold cod fillets in a single layer.

02 - Pat cod fillets dry with paper towels and arrange in prepared baking dish.

03 - Combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon zest and juice, parsley, dill, chives, salt, pepper, and paprika in a small bowl.

04 - Spoon garlic butter mixture evenly over cod fillets, ensuring each piece is well coated.

05 - Bake for 12-15 minutes until cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork (internal temperature 145°F).

06 - Remove from oven and garnish with extra herbs and lemon wedges. Serve immediately.

01 -

Fishes like cod can be bland, but this garlic butter transforms mild white fish into something crave worthy in under 30 minutes.
You get that restaurant style presentation without any fancy techniques or expensive ingredients.

02 -

Overcooked cod becomes rubbery and sad, so check at 12 minutes even if you think it needs more time.
The fish keeps cooking after it leaves the oven, so pulling it slightly under is better than drying it out completely.

03 -

Let your butter cool slightly before mixing in herbs so they stay vibrant and dont wilt from the heat.
Room temperature fish cooks more evenly than cold straight from the fridge, so let it sit for 15 minutes before baking.