Garlic Herb Butter Cod (Printable)

Tender baked cod in garlic herb butter with crisp green beans and creamy potatoes for a wholesome dinner.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 pound baby potatoes, halved
14 - 10 ounces 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, parsley, dill, chives, lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix until well blended.
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 portion of garlic herb butter.
07 - Return tray to oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until cod is opaque and flakes easily, potatoes are golden, and green beans are crisp-tender.
08 - Transfer to serving plates immediately. Spoon any melted herb butter remaining on the tray over the cod and vegetables.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes restaurant-quality but comes together faster than takeout delivery.
  • Everything cooks on one tray, which means minimal cleanup and maximum satisfaction.
  • The garlic herb butter does all the heavy lifting flavor-wise, so you can't really mess it up.
02 -
  • Don't skip patting the cod dry, even though it seems fussy; wet fish won't develop that subtle color and will steam instead of bake.
  • The herb butter melts into the pan, creating a sauce you'll want to pour over everything, so don't wipe the tray clean before serving.
03 -
  • Bring your cod fillets to room temperature for 10 minutes before cooking so they cook evenly throughout without the edges getting dry.
  • Make the herb butter ahead and chill it, so it's ready to go when you need it, removing one step from the actual cooking moment.
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