Description
Baked Cod with Cherry Tomatoes and Lemon-Herb Butter is a light and flavorful dish featuring tender cod fillets, sweet roasted cherry tomatoes, and a silky lemon-herb butter sauce. Perfect for both quick dinners and elegant meals.
Ingredients
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- 4 fresh cod fillets
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, dill, or combination), finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the cod fillets in a baking dish and arrange the cherry tomatoes around them.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Stir in the minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and chopped herbs.
- Pour the lemon-herb butter evenly over the cod and cherry tomatoes.
- Drizzle olive oil over the tomatoes and season everything with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve immediately, spooning roasted tomatoes and butter sauce over each fillet.
Notes
- Add red pepper flakes to the butter for a spicy version.
- Incorporate olives or capers for a Mediterranean twist.
- Use dairy-free butter or olive oil for a dairy-free option.
- Add vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers for variety.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Reheat in the oven at 300°F (150°C) to avoid rubbery texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg