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Garlic Butter Cod Bites

Garlic Butter Cod Bites: A Quick Gourmet Delight at Home

Discover the indulgent taste of Garlic Butter Cod Bites, a gluten-free seafood appetizer that's quick to prepare and sure to impress.
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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 Use flaky varieties for the best texture.
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Opt for unsalted.
  • 4 cloves Garlic (minced) Fresh is best.
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Consider smoked for a twist.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper Freshly cracked.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley (chopped) For garnish.
For the Creamy Lemon Herb Dip
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream Base of the dip.
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise Choose light for fewer calories.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice Fresh-squeezed is recommended.
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon zest Enhances lemon flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried dill Fresh dill can intensify flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh chives (chopped) Optional.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt & pepper To taste.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, paprika, salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley until blended.
  3. Carefully toss the cod pieces in the garlic butter mixture until evenly coated.
  4. Spread the coated cod bites in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake the cod bites for 12-15 minutes until cooked through.
  6. Mix sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, dried dill, fresh chives, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  7. Serve the warm cod bites alongside the creamy lemon herb dip.

Nutrition

Serving: 2bitesCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, use fresh ingredients and avoid overcrowding the baking sheet when arranging the cod bites.

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