Garlic Butter Cod Bites: Easy Recipe with Creamy Lemon Herb Dip
Delicious garlic butter cod bites served with a creamy lemon herb dip that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cod fillets
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and add garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Place cod fillets in a baking dish and pour the garlic butter over them, sprinkling paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cod is flaky.
- In a bowl, combine sour cream, dill, lemon juice, and zest to make the dip.
- Serve cod bites warm with the creamy lemon herb dip.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the cod for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Cod Bites, Creamy Lemon Herb Dip, Easy Cod Recipe