Garlic Herb Butter Cod (Printable Version)

Tender cod with garlic herb butter, green beans, and roasted baby potatoes for a wholesome meal.

# The Ingredients 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 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

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

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 and roast for 10 minutes.
03 - In a small bowl, mix softened butter with garlic, parsley, dill, chives, lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt 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 green beans to the tray. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine.
06 - Arrange cod fillets on the tray. Top each fillet with a generous portion of garlic herb butter.
07 - Return tray to oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until cod is opaque and flakes easily, potatoes are golden, and green beans are crisp-tender.
08 - Serve immediately, drizzling any melted herb butter from the tray over the cod and vegetables.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Everything cooks on one tray for easy cleanup
  • Ready in just 40 minutes for a quick weeknight meal
  • The garlic herb butter creates an incredible sauce that flavors both fish and vegetables
  • Naturally gluten-free and packed with protein
  • Perfect balance of tender fish, creamy potatoes, and crisp green beans
02 -
  • Let the butter soften completely at room temperature for the smoothest herb butter
  • Cut potatoes to a uniform size to ensure even cooking
  • Don't overcrowd the baking tray - give everything space for proper roasting
  • Line your baking tray with parchment for easier cleanup and to prevent sticking
  • The melted herb butter makes an incredible sauce - don't waste a drop!
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