Simple Butter Baked Cod

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a different flavor profile.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats provide a gluten-free option.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: water

Chicken broth adds flavor without alcohol.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne pepper adds heat and is often less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Melt half a stick of butter in the microwave.

Dip both sides of the thawed cod fillets in the melted butter.

Place the cod fillets on a baking sheet.

Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the cod fillets.

Sprinkle Old Bay seasoning over the cod fillets.

Pat panko breadcrumbs onto the top of each cod fillet.

Drizzle the leftover melted butter over the cod fillets.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, checking for doneness until the cod flakes easily with a fork.

Serve with green beans cooked in bacon grease.

Cooking Techniques

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