Garlic Butter Cod with Roasted Potatoes
Garlic Butter Cod with Roasted Potatoes is a delightful dish that marries tender cod fillets with crispy roasted baby potatoes, all enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce. This recipe is designed for ease, taking just 45 minutes from start to finish, making it perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at special gatherings. The vibrant flavors and satisfying textures will quickly turn this meal into a family favorite. With minimal cleanup and maximum taste, it’s a go-to option for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss halved baby potatoes with olive oil, dried thyme, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Spread them on a baking sheet.
- Roast the potatoes in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over low heat; add minced garlic and lemon juice.
- Season cod fillets with salt and pepper. After the potatoes have roasted for 15 minutes, push them aside and place the cod on the baking sheet.
- Brush each cod fillet with the garlic butter mixture and return to the oven for another 15 minutes until the fish flakes easily.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet (170g) with potatoes (170g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg