Description
Baked cod is a simple, flaky fish dinner finished with a bright lemon-butter sauce and baked for a quick, light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs cod fillets
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
- Pat the cod fillets dry, then season with kosher salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Brush the fillets with olive oil.
- Roast for 10–15 minutes until opaque and flaky (about 12 minutes for 1-inch thick pieces), ensuring the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Finish with melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Patting the fillets dry and preheating the baking sheet helps to prevent sticking and promotes browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg