Description
This recipe for Cod with Tomato and Herb Butter is a delicious and easy way to prepare a flavorful seafood dish. The combination of flaky cod, juicy cherry tomatoes, and aromatic herb butter creates a dish that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
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Cod with Tomato and Herb Butter:
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare herb butter: In a small bowl, combine softened butter, parsley, basil, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Sauté tomatoes: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add garlic and cherry tomatoes, sauté until soft.
- Cook cod: Place cod fillets in the skillet, season with salt and pepper, top with herb butter, and roast in the oven.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve the cod with extra herb butter from the pan.
Notes
- This recipe can also be made with haddock or halibut.
- For added flavor, drizzle with extra lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
