Buttered/Seasoned Cod Fillets
Tender cod fillets baked with butter, herbs, and simple seasonings for a light, flavorful seafood dish.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 4 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley or fresh chopped parsley
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 lemon, sliced or wedged
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels and place them on the baking sheet.
- Brush the fillets with olive oil, then pour melted butter evenly over the top.
- Season with garlic powder, paprika, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Add lemon slices on top or around the fillets.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the cod flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve warm with vegetables, rice, or potatoes.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine before baking.
- Use smoked paprika for a deeper, richer taste.
- Great with steamed broccoli or roasted potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Find it online: https://tastyera.com/buttered-seasoned-cod-fillets/