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Baked Cod (The Best Recipe!)
Perfectly baked cod in minutes! This easy recipe with lemon, olive oil, salt, and cayenne pepper is one of the best oven-baked cod recipes you’ll find. In just 5 minutes of prep time, I’ll show you all the tips and tricks to make your fish moist, juicy and tender—every time. You won’t want to miss this one!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 286 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb. (500g) cod fillets or cod loins, rinsed and pat dry
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 3 dashes cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil or extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Arrange the cod fillets in a baking tray. Drizzle olive oil onto the fish, followed by lemon juice, salt, and cayenne pepper.
- Bake the cod in the oven for 10 - 12 minutes, depending on the thickness of the cod. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
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Notes
- If using frozen fish fillets, thaw them completely before baking. Pat dry the fillets with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture.
- You may use skin-on cod fish, they work the same.
- Use a glass baking tray as it retains heat better and helps food cook evenly.
- Cover the baking tray with a piece of aluminum foil or parchment paper before baking.
- To prevent dryness, drizzle and rub both sides of the cod fillets with a good amount of extra virgin olive oil. Let them sit for 5 minutes before adding other seasonings to the fish. This step is optional as my recipe ensures moist and juicy cod.
- To add Mediterranean flavor to your dish, you may incorporate minced garlic, sliced Kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes and/or capers to brighten up the dish.
- Watch the cooking video for a step-by-step guide.
Nutrition Information
Calories
286kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
41g
(82%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Cholesterol
98mg
(33%)
Sodium
415mg
(17%)
Potassium
986mg
(28%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.4g
(1%)
Vitamin A
884IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
42mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 286
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 286kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 415mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 986mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 884IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.