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Garlic Butter Cod Bites with Creamy Lemon Herb

Irresistible Garlic Butter Cod Bites with Creamy Lemon Herb Dip

Garlic Butter Cod Bites with Creamy Lemon Herb is a quick, gluten-free seafood recipe that delights with rich flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 bites
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cod Bites
  • 1 pound Cod fillets or use haddock or pollock
  • 4 tablespoons Butter melted
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika smoked paprika can be used
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly cracked
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley or substitute with dill
For the Creamy Lemon Herb Dip
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise light mayo can be used
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice fresh is recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest avoid the white pith
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Dill or see alternatives like oregano or basil
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Chives

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, paprika, salt, black pepper, and fresh parsley. Stir well.
  3. Cut cod fillets into bite-sized pieces and toss in the garlic butter mixture until well coated.
  4. Spread the coated cod bites on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
  5. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  6. In a small bowl, mix together sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, dried dill, and fresh chives until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  7. Garnish the Cod Bites with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 4bitesCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 22gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 580mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to use fresh garlic for best flavor. Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet for even cooking.

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