Baked Cod with Herbs (Printer-friendly)

Tender cod baked in garlic butter, finished with fresh herbs for a flavorful and light dish.

# What You'll Need:

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

02 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

03 - 3 cloves garlic, finely minced

04 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

05 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest

06 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

07 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped

08 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped

09 - ½ teaspoon salt

10 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

11 - Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

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

02 - Arrange the cod fillets in the prepared baking dish. Pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.

03 - In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Whisk until well incorporated.

04 - Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the cod fillets, ensuring each piece is coated. Season with salt and pepper.

05 - Sprinkle chopped parsley, dill, and chives over the top of the fillets, distributing evenly.

06 - Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the cod is opaque throughout and flakes easily with a fork.

07 - Serve immediately, garnished with lemon wedges if desired.

01 -

The garlic butter creates an incredibly fragrant sauce that you will want to soak up with every bite
This elegant fish dinner comes together in just 25 minutes but tastes like something from a nice restaurant
The fresh herb combination makes each forkful feel bright and light instead of heavy

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Patting the fish completely dry before baking helps the butter cling better and creates a nicer texture
Overbaking cod makes it tough and dry so check it a minute early and trust the flake test

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Let the fish sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before baking so it cooks evenly throughout
Squeeze the fresh lemon wedges right before eating to wake up all the flavors