Baked Cod Garlic Butter Herbs (Printable View)

Tender cod fillets baked in garlic butter with fresh herbs deliver a light, flavorful main course.

# What You’ll Need:

01 - 4 cod fillets, skinless and boneless, approximately 5 oz each

02 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

03 - 3 garlic cloves, finely minced

04 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

05 - 1 tsp lemon zest

06 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

07 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped

08 - 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped

09 - 1/2 tsp sea salt

10 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

11 - 1/4 tsp smoked paprika (optional)

12 - Lemon wedges, for serving

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking dish with parchment paper or lightly oil it.

02 - Pat cod fillets dry with paper towels and lay them in a single layer in the baking dish.

03 - In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest.

04 - Brush the garlic butter mixture evenly over each cod fillet.

05 - Sprinkle sea salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika over the fillets.

06 - Evenly distribute chopped parsley, dill, and chives over the top of the fillets.

07 - Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

08 - Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

01 -

It takes less than half an hour from start to finish, which means you can make it on the busiest Tuesday without stress.
The garlic butter soaks into the fish as it bakes, so every bite tastes rich and tender without any heavy sauces or complicated techniques.

02 -

Overcooking cod turns it rubbery and dry, so watch the clock and check for flakiness starting at 15 minutes.
If your fillets are thin, reduce the baking time by a few minutes or they'll fall apart when you try to serve them.

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Use a pastry brush to apply the garlic butter instead of spooning it on, you'll get even coverage and nothing will pool in the corners.
If you want a golden top, switch the oven to broil for the last two minutes and watch it closely so it doesn't burn.