Baked Cod Recipe
This quick and easy baked cod recipe is perfect for a light, flavorful meal. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a healthy, low-carb dish packed with garlic, paprika, and fresh lemon. The cod turns out flaky and tender, making it the ideal weeknight dinner. Perfectly paired with steamed vegetables or a side salad.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
6 cod fillets (about 4 oz each)
1 teaspoon garlic powder (or 2 teaspoons minced garlic)
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon dried parsley or Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon onion powder
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
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Pat the cod fillets dry with a paper towel to help the seasoning stick.
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In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, parsley, and onion powder.
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Brush the fillets with melted butter and drizzle with lemon juice. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over the fillets.
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Place the fillets in the prepared baking dish and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F. Thin fillets may take as little as 5-6 minutes.
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Serve immediately with lemon wedges and fresh herbs like parsley.
Notes
You can substitute butter with olive oil for a lighter option or to make the dish dairy-free.
Feel free to experiment with additional spices like cayenne pepper for a bit of heat or thyme for added flavor.
Frozen cod works as well, but make sure to thaw it completely before cooking.
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