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Easy Lemon Garlic Butter Cod Recipe with Roasted Vegetables

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A quick and easy recipe featuring tender cod fillets cooked in a garlic butter sauce with fresh lemon, served alongside perfectly roasted vegetables. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish is flavorful, comforting, and ideal for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cod fillets (6 oz each), fresh or thawed
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
  • 3 medium carrots, sliced into sticks
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper, for seasoning vegetables

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a large bowl, toss the halved baby potatoes, carrot sticks, and broccoli florets with olive oil, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on a rimmed baking sheet.
  3. Roast the vegetables for 15 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
  4. While vegetables roast, melt butter in a small skillet over low heat. Add minced garlic and cook gently for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  5. Remove skillet from heat and stir in fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley.
  6. Pat dry the cod fillets and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
  7. After vegetables have roasted for 15 minutes, create space on the baking sheet and place cod fillets skin-side down. Spoon some garlic butter sauce over each fillet.
  8. Return the baking sheet to the oven and roast for another 10-12 minutes, or until cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork and vegetables are tender and caramelized.
  9. Remove from oven and spoon remaining garlic butter sauce over cod and vegetables. Let rest for 1-2 minutes before serving.

Notes

Pat the cod dry before seasoning to prevent steaming and help browning. Melt butter on low heat to avoid burning garlic. Rotate baking sheet halfway through roasting for even cooking. Fresh lemon juice enhances flavor significantly. For dairy-free, substitute butter with vegan butter or olive oil.

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