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Baked Old Bay Garlic Butter Cod in a dish, flaked

Proven way to grow Baked Old Bay Garlic Butter Cod

This baked cod recipe features a delicious Old Bay garlic butter sauce that infuses the fish with incredible flavor. It's a simple yet satisfying meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 fillets
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 4 count cod fillets
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
  • Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels.

Garlic Butter Sauce

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, Old Bay seasoning, minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
  • Place the cod fillets in the prepared baking dish and pour the garlic butter sauce evenly over the top of each fillet.

Baking

  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cod is flaky and cooked through.
  • Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the cod in the garlic butter sauce for 15-30 minutes before baking. You can also add a sprinkle of paprika for a touch of color and smoky flavor.