Description
This Easy Baked Cod recipe is a healthy, delicious, and quick dinner option. Made with minimal ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for a busy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb cod filets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Lemon slices (optional, for garnish)
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Pat the cod filets dry with a paper towel.
- Place the cod in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
- Sprinkle salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika evenly over the cod.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices before serving.
Notes
- Cooking time may vary depending on thickness of the cod filets.
- Great with veggies, rice, or salad on the side.
- You can substitute cod with other white fish like haddock or pollock.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 204
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
