Categories Dinner Recipes, Easy Recipes, Family-Friendly Meals, Fish Recipes, Main Dishes

Easy Cod with Tomato and Herb Butter

by Annmarie

This baked cod with tomato herb butter is the most tender, flaky, and flavorful cod you’ll ever make. The mild tasting cod soaks up the rich tomato and herb butter sauce, creating a dish that’s decadent yet light enough for weeknights. This easy baked cod recipe will become your go-to for seafood dinners.

Ready in under an hour, this quick and easy baked cod recipe is perfect for busy evenings yet elegant enough for guests. The tomato herb butter elevates the fish while keeping it moist and flavorful. Serve with your favorite sides for a wholesome and impressive meal every time.

Easy Cod with Tomato and Herb Butter

Yield: 4-6

Easy Cod with Tomato and Herb Butter

Easy Cod with Tomato and Herb Butter

Easy Cod with Tomato and Herb Butter is going to be your new favorite weeknight dinner. It will be the only baked cod with tomato recipe you will crave time after time. Add this yummy fish dinner recipe to your meal plan this week!

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

Tomato and Herb Butter:

  • 1 medium shallot, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
  • 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 tsp. granulated sugar
  • 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter, sliced
  • 3 Tbsp. fresh chopped herbs (basil, parsley, chives, cilantro), plus extra for garnish

Cod:

  • 2 – 2 1/4 pounds fresh cod fillets, cut into 6–8 oz. portions*
  • 1 lemon
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper

Instructions

Step-By-Step Instructions


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