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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!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Baked Cod, oven baked cod
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 286kcal
Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. (500g) 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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Notes

Watch the cooking video on this page for step-by-step guide.

Nutrition

Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 415mg | Potassium: 986mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 884IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg