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Baked Old Bay Garlic Butter Cod

Baked Old Bay Garlic Butter Cod That Melts in Your Mouth

This Baked Old Bay Garlic Butter Cod melts in your mouth, featuring garlic butter and Old Bay seasoning for a coastal feast.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cod
  • 4 fillets Cod Fillets Substitute with tilapia or haddock if needed.
For the Butter Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Use olive oil or ghee for a dairy-free option.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Best to use fresh over powdered for optimal taste.
  • 1-2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning Try Cajun seasoning as a substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Apple cider vinegar can work in a pinch.
For Garnishing
  • 1 tablespoon Parsley Dill or chives also make wonderful alternatives.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Saucepan
  • Baking dish
  • basting brush

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Baked Old Bay Garlic Butter Cod
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Melt about 4 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over low heat, then add 3 cloves of freshly minced garlic and simmer for about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Stir in 1 to 2 teaspoons of Old Bay seasoning and infuse for another minute on low heat.
  4. Grease a medium-sized baking dish and arrange cod fillets in a single layer.
  5. Drizzle the garlic butter mixture generously over the cod fillets.
  6. Bake the cod for approximately 18 minutes until it flakes easily and is opaque.
  7. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Serve immediately for the best taste experience. Leftovers can be used in salads or wraps.

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