Baked Herb Crusted Cod

Ingredients

• 6 cod filets
• ⅓ cup chopped cilantro
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
• ¾ teaspoon paprika
• ¾ teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 whole lime (sliced into rounds)
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

2. 2

   Use a kitchen towel to pat dry the cod filet and place it in a rectangular baking dish.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, combine cilantro, butter, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.

4. 4

   Evenly spread the cilantro butter mixture over the cod filet.

5. 5

   Lay the lime slices at the bottom of the baking dish.

6. 6

   Bake the cod in the oven for 12-15 minutes, or until it is cooked through.

7. 7

   Once done, garnish the cod filet with red peppers and serve it alongside a salad.