Description
Enjoy the delightful flavors of this Cod with Tomato and Herb Butter recipe. Tender cod fillets are seasoned, seared, and baked with a flavorful herb butter, cherry tomatoes, and zesty lemon. This Mediterranean-inspired dish is a perfect choice for a healthy and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (chopped)
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Cod with Tomato and Herb Butter:
- Extra herbs or lemon wedges
Optional Garnish:
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Prepare the cod: Pat the cod fillets dry, season with salt and pepper.
- Make herb butter: Mix softened butter with parsley, basil, thyme, garlic, lemon zest, and salt.
- Sear the cod: Sear fillets in olive oil until golden, then transfer to the baking dish.
- Add tomatoes and butter: Scatter cherry tomatoes around the cod and top each fillet with herb butter.
- Bake: Bake for 8–10 minutes until the cod is cooked through.
- Finish and serve: Drizzle with lemon juice, garnish, and serve hot.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice, couscous, or a green salad.
- Can substitute cod with haddock or halibut.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
