Garlic Herb Baked Cod

Garlic Herb Baked Cod

from downshiftology.com
25 min
4 servings

This baked cod is an easy and foolproof recipe for perfectly buttery, garlicky, and flaky fish every time!

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)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the cod in a baking dish.

  2. 2

    In a small bowl, mix together the butter, olive oil, minced garlic, parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper.

  3. 3

    Spread the compound butter mixture on top of each filet.

  4. 4

    Lay the lemon slices both on top and under the cod filets.

  5. 5

    Bake in the oven for 13 to 15 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Before serving, spoon the juices from the baking dish over the cod.