Baked Old Bay Garlic Butter Cod for a Quick Seafood Fix

Baked Old Bay Garlic Butter Cod is a quick, gluten-free seafood dish bursting with rich flavors, ready in under 20 minutes.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 18

Total Time 28

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Seafood

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Fish

4 fillets Cod Can be substituted with tilapia or haddock.
to taste Salt
to taste Black Pepper

For the Garlic Butter

1 stick Unsalted Butter Can be substituted with olive oil or ghee for a dairy-free option.
3-4 cloves Garlic Fresh minced garlic.
1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning

For Serving

1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Can be substituted with apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar.
to taste Fresh Parsley Can be replaced with dill or chives.
to taste Lemon Wedges For serving.

Equipment

oven
Baking Dish
Saucepan
Parchment paper

Method

Preparation Steps

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with parchment paper.
Melt 1 stick of unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat and add 3 to 4 minced garlic cloves, stirring for 2 minutes until fragrant.
Place thawed cod fillets in the baking dish, drizzle half of the garlic butter over them, and season with Old Bay, salt, and pepper.
Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
After baking, drizzle remaining garlic butter over the cod and squeeze fresh lemon juice on top.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 22gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 250mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure cod fillets are fully thawed and do not overcook.

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