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Baked Old Bay Garlic Butter Cod

Baked Old Bay Garlic Butter Cod for a Quick, Flavorful Dinner

Enjoy this Baked Old Bay Garlic Butter Cod, a quick and delicious gluten-free dinner that captures the flavors of summer seafood.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cod
  • 4 fillets Cod Substitute with tilapia or haddock if needed.
  • 2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning Alternatively, use Cajun seasoning.
For the Garlic Butter
  • 6 tablespoons Butter Can substitute with olive oil or ghee for dairy-free.
  • 2 tablespoons Garlic Minced, fresh preferred.
For the Finishing Touches
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Apple cider or white wine vinegar can be used instead.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Parsley Chopped, can replace with dill or chives.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust according to taste.
  • 0.25 teaspoon Pepper Adjust or omit based on preference.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Dish
  • small saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease or line your baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. In a small saucepan, melt 6 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Arrange cod fillets in the baking dish, drizzle with garlic butter, and sprinkle with 2 teaspoons of Old Bay seasoning, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper.
  4. Bake for approximately 18 minutes until it flakes easily with a fork and is opaque.
  5. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of lemon juice over the fillets and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 28gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 580mgPotassium: 450mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure even flavor distribution with a basting brush and avoid overcooking for best texture. Thaw frozen cod thoroughly before cooking.

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