Garlic Herb Butter Cod (Printable)

Tender cod baked with garlic herb butter, paired with green beans and baby potatoes.

# What Goes In:

→ Fish & Marinade

01 - 4 cod fillets (about 5.3 oz each), skinless
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
04 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Garlic Herb Butter

06 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
11 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
12 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Vegetables

13 - 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
14 - 10 oz green beans, trimmed
15 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
16 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
17 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - Toss baby potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Spread on half of the tray. Roast for 10 minutes.
03 - In a small bowl, combine softened butter with minced garlic, fresh parsley, fresh dill, fresh chives, lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix until well combined.
04 - Pat cod fillets dry with paper towels. Rub with 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
05 - After potatoes have roasted for 10 minutes, add trimmed green beans to the tray. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine.
06 - Place seasoned cod fillets on the tray. Top each fillet with a generous dollop of garlic herb butter.
07 - Return tray to oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until cod is just opaque and flakes easily with a fork, potatoes are golden brown, and green beans are crisp-tender.
08 - Transfer to serving plates immediately. Spoon any remaining melted herb butter from the tray over the cod and vegetables.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks on one tray, which means minimal cleanup and maximum time to actually enjoy your evening.
  • The garlic herb butter is so good you'll find yourself scraping every last bit off the pan to drizzle over vegetables.
  • It feels restaurant-quality but comes together faster than ordering takeout.
  • Naturally gluten-free and loaded with lean protein that keeps you satisfied without feeling heavy.
02 -
  • Overcooked cod becomes dry and flaky in a sad way, so watch carefully during those final minutes and pull it out the moment it turns opaque.
  • The herb butter is what transforms this from a simple weeknight fish dinner into something memorable, so don't skimp on the fresh herbs or try to make it ahead of time.
03 -
  • Pat your cod completely dry before seasoning so it browns gently instead of releasing moisture and steaming itself.
  • Taste your herb butter before adding it to the fish and adjust the salt; you want it to enhance rather than overpower the delicate flavor of the cod.
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