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Garlic Butter Cod Bites with Creamy Lemon Herb Dip

Delicious Garlic Butter Cod Bites with Creamy Lemon Herb Dip

Garlic Butter Cod Bites with Creamy Lemon Herb Dip are a quick and elegant seafood dish perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bites
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cod Bites
  • 1 lb Cod Fillets substitute with haddock or pollock if preferred
  • 4 tbsp Butter use unsalted for better control over salt levels
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Paprika smoked paprika for a smokier taste
  • to taste Salt adjust to your taste preferences
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped; mix additional parsley into the garlic butter for extra flavor
For the Creamy Lemon Herb Dip
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice fresh
  • 1 tsp Lemon Zest
  • 1 tsp Dried Dill can be swapped with dried parsley if needed
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Chives can be omitted if unavailable
For Serving
  • 1 lemon Lemon Wedges for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • 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, melt the unsalted butter and then combine it with minced garlic, paprika, salt, black pepper, and chopped fresh parsley.
  3. Cut the cod fillets into bite-sized pieces and toss them into the garlic butter mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated.
  4. Arrange the coated cod bites in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake the cod bites for 12–15 minutes until the fish is opaque and easily flakes apart with a fork.
  6. In a separate bowl, mix together sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, dried dill, and chopped fresh chives.
  7. Serve the garlic butter cod bites hot alongside the creamy lemon herb dip, garnished with extra chopped parsley and lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 6bitesCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 16gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 350mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Always use fresh garlic and herbs for the best flavor. Avoid overcrowding on the baking sheet to ensure crispiness.

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