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Easy Baked Cod Recipe
Dinner was never easier with this 15 minute baked cod recipe. Perfectly seasoned with pantry staples and drilled with butter and lemon juice.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 130 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 cod fillets about 4 oz each
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder or 2 teaspoons minced garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley or Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Pat the cod fillets dry with a paper towel. This helps the seasoning stick. 6 cod fillets
- In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, parsley, and onion powder. 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon dried parsley, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Brush the fillets with melted butter and drizzle with lemon juice. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over the fillets. 2 tablespoons melted butter, 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- Place the fillets in the baking dish and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. The internal temperature should reach 145°F when done. The exact timing will depend on the thickness of the fillets. Thin fillets may cook in as little as 5-6 minutes.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges and fresh herbs such as parsley. lemon wedges
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Notes
- The calories shown are based on the recipe making 6 fillets, with 1 serving being 1 seasoned fillet. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **
- For a crispier topping, sprinkle with panko breadcrumbs and shredded parmesan cheese.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.
Nutrition Information
Calories
130kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
59mg
(20%)
Sodium
286mg
(12%)
Potassium
487mg
(14%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
327IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 130
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 130kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 286mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 487mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 327IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.