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Baked Cod Recipe
Cod is my favorite fish, other than swai fish and tilapia recipes.
Oven baked cod is one of the best fish recipes and the end result is always juicy and moist.
As cod fillets have very mild flavor, you only need a few ingredients such as lemon to bake the fish.
This simple and healthy recipe is so easy and calls for 4 seasonings and takes only 5 minutes prep time.
It’s a great dinner idea for those busy weeknights!
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Ingredients for Cod Fish Recipes
- Fresh or frozen cod.
- Olive oil.
- Lemon juice.
- Cayenne pepper.
How to Bake Cod?
To bake cod fillets in an oven, first you need a baking tray. I like using a glass baking tray.
You can also line a piece of aluminum foil on a baking sheet and place the fish on top of it before baking.
The perfect temperature for baking cod fish is 400°F or 205°C.
How long to bake cod? The answer is 10 – 12 minutes and depends on the thickness of the cod.
DO NOT overcook the fish fillets or they will turn dry and rubbery.
Can I Use Frozen Cod Fillets?
Yes. Thaw the frozen cod fillet at room temperature before cooking.
Make sure you pat dry the fish fillets to remove excess water from the fish.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Healthy?
This recipe is healthy as cod fish is very low in fat. It’s high in lean protein and loaded with vitamin B-12, B3 (Niacin) and B6.
It has a lot of health benefits such as promoting heart wellness and brain functions. It’s also low in mercury.
How Many Calories per Serving?
This baked cod fish is only 283 calories per serving.
What to Serve with This Recipe?
Serve this dish with side dishes such as boiled potatoes. For a healthy meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes.
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Baked Cod (The Best Recipe!)
Ingredients
- 1 lb. cod fillets, rinsed and pat dry
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 dashes cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (207°C).
- Arrange the cod fillets in baking tray. Drizzle the olive oil onto the fish, follow by lemon juice, salt and cayenne pepper.
- Bake the cod in the oven for 10 - 12 minutes, depends on the thickness of the cod. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
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Nutrition
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Easy and delicous. Thank you
Thank you for your comment, Lydia.
I’ve baked it strictly according to the recipe, but it didn’t get prepared. It was almost cold after 10 mins in the oven.
Not sure it is safe to eat. Cod died to fill the garbage
Hi ALexander. I’m sorry to hear that your dish didn’t turn out well. Please make sure that your oven is preheated for at least 15 minutes before you put your fish in to cook. It will take a while to get to 400F/ 207C. You may also need to check your oven temperature.
My post needed help, but is gone.
Hi Jack. If it’s about whether to cover the dish or not, I’ve replied your question. My apologies for the delay, but it takes a few days to reply everyone’s messages in all the various posts.
Cover it or not please?
Hi Jack. You can cook it with or without a cover. In the recipe, you do not have to cover it. However, covering or wrapping the fish will create a steaming effect and will add more moisture to the dish.
I have used this recipe UNCOVERED many times and it always came out amazingly moist, creamy and delicious.
I recommend watching the time of cooking as the excessive baking time will destroy the merits of this simplest but genius recipe.
I live in Boston, Massachusetts and are buying very fresh, local scrod which is fantastic. However, I used the frozen, common cod fillets from Alaska, with similarly great results as well.
I made this tonight, it was so quick, easy, delicious and healthy!
I didn’t have fresh parsley, but added some sliced tomatoes, sprinkled with fresh thyme, and baked per directions, and served with rice. Will definitely be making this again.
Lovely! So glad you enjoyed it.