Garlic Butter Cod with Roasted Potatoes
Garlic Butter Cod with Roasted Potatoes is a delightful dish that brings together tender cod fillets and crispy roasted potatoes, infused with a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe combines simplicity and flavor, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or entertaining guests. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can serve a gourmet meal that’s both healthy and satisfying. The pairing of flaky fish and crunchy potatoes creates a wonderful texture contrast that will impress everyone at the table. Enjoy this culinary delight with fresh herbs, lemon wedges, or your favorite seasonal sides for an elevated dining experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Cod fillets (4 pieces)
- Butter (1/2 cup)
- Garlic (4 cloves, minced)
- Lemon juice (2 tablespoons)
- Baby potatoes (1 pound, halved)
- Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
- Fresh rosemary (1 tablespoon)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine halved baby potatoes with olive oil, rosemary, salt, and pepper; toss to coat.
- Spread the potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- After 20 minutes, push the potatoes to one side of the baking sheet and place cod fillets on the other side; brush each fillet with garlic butter.
- Bake everything together for an additional 10-15 minutes until cod is cooked through.
- Serve hot with remaining garlic butter drizzled over the top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg