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Garlic Butter Cod with Roasted Potatoes

Garlic Butter Cod with Roasted Potatoes for Easy Dinner Bliss

A quick and delicious Garlic Butter Cod with Roasted Potatoes recipe, perfect for busy weeknights, delivering lean protein and health benefits.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cod
  • 4 fillets Cod Lean and rich in omega-3s
  • 4 tablespoons Butter The star of the sauce
  • 3 cloves Garlic Freshly minced
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Thyme Can substitute with dried thyme
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Roasted Potatoes
  • 1.5 pounds Baby Potatoes Halved
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil For drizzling
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Optional
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • saucepan
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation and Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a bowl, toss halved baby potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet.
  3. Roast the potatoes for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway until golden and tender.
  4. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, add minced garlic, sauté for 1-2 minutes, then stir in lemon juice and thyme.
  5. Season cod fillets with salt and pepper, warm olive oil in a skillet, and sear the cod for 3-5 minutes on each side.
  6. Pour garlic butter over cod fillets after cooking, allowing them to soak in the flavor.
  7. Plate the cod with roasted potatoes, drizzle remaining garlic butter on top, and garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Pat cod fillets dry before cooking for a better sear. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the fridge.

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