Baked Cod with Herb Butter Recipe
Who needs actual fish when you’ve got Baked Cod with Herb Butter that’s vegan, fabulous, and full of attitude? This plant-based twist delivers all the buttery, herby, melt-in-your-mouth vibes — minus the guilt and gills. Flaky tofu “cod” soaks up golden vegan butter, garlic, and fresh herbs like it’s living its best spa day. It’s elegant, easy, and perfect for dinner dates, self-love nights, or impressing people who think vegans only eat salad. So grab your pan, pour that sass, and get ready — this “seafood” moment is about to make waves.
Baked Cod with Herb Butter Recipe
A vegan “cod” made from tofu, baked in aromatic herb butter sauce — light, flavorful, and the ultimate cruelty-free comfort meal.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line your baking tray with parchment — because we’re not scrubbing pans today.
- Pat tofu fillets dry and place them on the tray.
- In a bowl, mix melted vegan butter, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, parsley, dill, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Brush the tofu generously with the herb butter mixture.
- Bake for 25 minutes, flipping halfway for even golden perfection.
- Brush once more with leftover butter mixture during the last 5 minutes — extra shine, extra flavor, extra fabulous.
- Remove from oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Serve with lemon wedges, maybe a glass of something fancy, and smug satisfaction.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 265
- Total Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 17 g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Calcium: 14%
- Iron: 16%
- Vitamin C: 10%
- Magnesium: 9%
- Vitamin A: 8%
Additional Notes / Tips
- Use nori flakes or sea salt for that authentic “from the ocean” vibe.
- Pair with roasted veggies or mashed potatoes for full-on dinner elegance.
- Don’t skip the lemon — it makes everything sing.
- Meal-prep hack: marinate tofu overnight for deeper flavor.
- Perfect for date nights, solo feasts, or impressing your judgy foodie friend.
