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!)
Easy baked cod recipe with lemon, olive oil, salt and cayenne pepper. One of the best cod recipes baked in the oven. Moist, juicy with 5 mins prep time. So good!
Ingredients
- 1 lb. (0.4 kg) 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.
Notes
Watch the cooking video on this page for step-by-step guide.
Nutrition Information
Yield
2Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 331Total Fat 12gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 9gCholesterol 125mgSodium 444mgCarbohydrates 1gFiber 0gSugar 0gProtein 52g
Theresa Sawyer
My family loves fish. I’m disabled and supporting 3 households so this quick/ easy dish is a blessing!
Rasa Malaysia
That’s awesome!
Richard
Very good
Rasa Malaysia
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STacy
Could i substitute flounder or would that be too fishy?
Rasa Malaysia
Flounder is fine. You can try any white fish.
Hannah
Is this recipe spicy? I would like to make it but my younger sisters do not enjoy spice at all haha.
Rasa Malaysia
Hi Hannah, no it’s not spicy at all.
Brenna
How does the preparation change if the cod is frozen? Thank you!
Rasa Malaysia
You need to defrost and thaw the cod to room temperature before cooking.
Brenna
Thank you!
Joan
Delicious!
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Joanna McClintock
Never-fail. I make it with red parsley potatoes, peas and a side of cole slaw.
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Rosa Coppola
Awesome and simple. Thank you
Rosa
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Sharon
You don’t sear the bottom before baking?, because you don’t flip it.
Rasa Malaysia
Hi Sharon, there is no need to sear just bake the cod in oven.
Leila Kerschensteiner
We’re not huge fans of lemon juice. is there something else we could use?
Rasa Malaysia
You can use lime juice. You need citrusy juice to make it better. If not, skip it.
Jo
This is so amazing. I added garlic powder and capers before baking. Wow wow wow
Rasa Malaysia
Hi Jo, thanks for trying my baked cod recipe. Garlic powder and capers sound so good!