Baked Cod

Oven Baked Cod - tender and flaky cod fillets smothered in a lemon garlic sauce with a kiss of heat. A super tasty low-carb dinner in just 20 minutes!

Course Main

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings - 8 portions

Calories 126kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

1 1/2- 2 pounds cod fillets
salt and pepper to taste
3-4 tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
½ tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 -1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
2-3 tablespoons basil or parsley
1 tablespoon more lemon juice

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 400ºF. Spray baking pan with cooking spray or lightly oil. Set aside.
Dab both sides of cod fish dry with paper towels, season both sides with salt and pepper.
In a small pan set over medium low, heat butter, minced garlic, paprika, onion powder, cayenne pepper and parsley or basil. Stir for about 30 seconds or 1 minute. Let this mixture sit for a little bit about 5 minutes. Add lemon juice to mixture.
Brush cod fish with spice mixture, making sure every inch is covered with spice. Add to prepared baking dish or baking sheet.
Bake until cooked through, about 10-15 minutes, depending on the thickness of your fish and your preferred doneness. When the thickest part of cod is easily flaked with a fork, then is perfectly cooked.
Garnish immediately with lemon.

Notes

Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

This sauce would also work with other white fish like Tilapia, Haddock, Pollack, Stripped Bass, Mahi-Mahi and Grouper.
For frozen cod, thaw them first and make sure to pat dry well before seasoning.

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