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
Neha Kumar
So easy to prepare and delicious. Thanks for sharing!
Deb
I have made your recipe for Cod fish many, many times. It always comes out the same…delicious!! Thank you for your recipe! 😋
Rasa Malaysia
Thanks Deb, your comment has just made my day!
Lisa SIegel
I was surprised at how great this recipe turned out to be, because it’s so simple. No garlic, no butter, no special sauces or spices even. Do you cook other fish this way too?
Rasa Malaysia
You can try but I cook fish different ways. You can check out my honey garlic salmon.
Edna
This was perfection!! I never rate or review recipes but thank you for this!! (I used avocado oil, fresh lemon, a dusting of cayenne & a sprinkle of Greek seasoning (no msg)… my boyfriend ate 2/3 of the fish & actually DRANK the liquid in the baking dish!
Jay
Sounds very tasty, but what if I need to feed three people instead of one?
Rasa Malaysia
Just triple.
Felicia
I had to use Swai fish but man was this good. Did the boiled small potatoes too. This is my favorite site now.
Rasa Malaysia
Thanks Felicia. Please try more recipes on my site!
carole everitt
I had bought the fresh cod two days before and was concerned because it smelled a little, but I soaked it in milk for twenty minutes before I baked it and patted it dry and it was great!
Rasa Malaysia
Yay!
Eric Eigen
Can the cooked fish be frozen for future use? And if so best way to reheat it?
Sandra Reiner
Super easy to make and great taste
Lori
Can I replace cayenne pepper with? My stomach cannot tolerate it or old bay for that matter.
Thanks
Lori
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