Garlic Butter Baked Cod
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4.6
Garlic Butter Baked Cod
Description
This recipe involves coating cod filets with a paste made from room-temperature butter, olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and finely chopped parsley before baking. The butter mixture melts during baking, imparting garlic-infused richness to the fish while the paprika adds a gentle smoky note. Baking allows the cod to cook evenly and remain moist and flaky, with the garlic butter seasoning penetrating the surface.
Lemon slices placed on top of the cod during baking infuse delicate citrus aroma and moisture. After baking, the fish is served immediately with fresh lemon wedges, encouraging personal adjustment of acidity to taste. This pairing enhances the freshness and balances the richness of the butter.
The dish suits simple serving contexts where a mild, buttery fish is desirable. It pairs well with steamed vegetables, rice, or light salads. The method avoids heavy breading or crusting, letting the flavor of the cod and butter shine through.
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp butter $0.50, room temperature
- 2 Tbsp olive oil $0.32
- 4 cloves garlic $0.32, minced
- 1/4 tsp paprika $0.02
- 1/4 tsp salt $0.02
- 2 Tbsp parsley $0.22, finely chopped
- 1 lb. cod $5.99, 4 4 oz. filets
- 1 lemon $0.69, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF. In a small bowl, combine the butter, olive oil, garlic, paprika, salt, and chopped parsley. Stir until it forms a fairly smooth paste.
- Add the cod filets to a baking dish, add the garlic butter mixture on top of the fish, the spread it until the fish is evenly coated.
- Cut half of the lemon into slices and add the lemon slices on top of the fish. Cut the remaining 1/2 lemon into wedges for serving.
- Bake the cod for 15-20 minutes, or until it flakes easily with a fork and the internal temperature reaches 145ºF (total baking time will depend on the thickness of the filets and the material of your baking dish). Spoon any juices from the bottom of the pan over the fish. Serve the cod immediately with the remaining fresh lemon wedges for squeezing juice over top.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 263 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving | |
| Calories | 263kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Sodium | 298mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.6
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