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Roast Cod with Tahini-Herb Butter
A compound butter made with nutty-tasting tahini and fresh herbs lends richness to simple roasted cod fillets. We used 1-inch-thick fillets when developing this recipe, but they can vary in thickness, so assess yours before cooking and adjust the time as needed. If your fillets vary in thickness, check the thinner ones for doneness before the thicker ones and remove them from the oven as they finish.
4
Servings
Tip
Don't forget to take the butter out of the refrigerator and allow it to soften before beginning this recipe. If the butter is cold, it won't mix well with the other ingredients.
30 minutes
Ingredients
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4
6-ounce cod fillets, about 1 inch thick, patted dry
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2
tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Directions
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01Heat the oven to 450°F with a rack in the middle position. Brush the fillets on both sides with the oil, then season with salt and pepper. Place the fillets skin side down in a 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Roast until the center of each reaches 120°F or the flesh flakes easily, about 15 minutes.
Reviews
January 12, 2026
Easy and excellent
Made this exactly as written. It was fantastic! I would add more cayenne next time for a little extra spice. And don’t be shy about that dollop of butter on top! We loved the extra notes the tahini added to the herb butter.
July 28, 2025
Easy fish recipe
We liked this Easy cod recipe. Tasty and subtle flavours. I have one question about the tahini: do you use the sesame paste or the prepared tahini for the sauce? I used the paste directly for the pot, but next time will try it with the tahini sauce
February 26, 2023
Wonderfull flavor - Interesting mouth feel
The tahini butter gave this recipe a very silky and thick mouth feel. It was a nice experience.
November 18, 2022
Tasty!
I liked it! I might dial back the tahini a little next time.
May 21, 2026
Not for me.
450 degrees for 15 minutes??? They registered over 165 degrees and were tough. Also the sauce was tasteless. I don't think i'll be making these again. There has tobea better ways to cook cod.
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This recipe is simply to die for! I buy cod just so I can make this. Reheats well the next day too.