Broiled Fish Fillets with Basil Butter Recipe

Broiled Fish Fillets with Basil Butter Recipe

  • 4 6-ounce cod fillets
  • 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  1. Preheat broiler. Cut four 6×8-inch pieces of foil. Place 1 fish fillet in center of each piece of foil. Fold up foil to form rectangle with 3/4-inch-high sides. Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper. Place packets on small baking sheet.
  2. Combine butter, 1 tablespoon basil, Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, and garlic in small bowl. Using wooden spoon, mix until well combined. Spread mixture over fish in foil. Broil fish (do not turn fish) until opaque in center, about 6 minutes. Transfer fish in foil to 4 plates. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon basil. Serve immediately.