Baked Cod Fish

Cod Fish on a black plate garnished with parsley

Baking cod in a little bit of onion, garlic and butter is an excellent way to prepare this mild, moist fish without overwhelming its delicate flavor. Here's how to make garlic lemon cod with ease, whether you're cooking it indoors or out on the grill!

Course Lunch/Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword baked cod fish, Cod, Fish

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings pieces

Calories 168kcal

Ingredients

2 lbs codfish about 6 pieces
2 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons onion finely minced
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ to ½ teaspoon salt or add to taste
¼ to ⅓ teaspoon black pepper or add to taste
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper or add to taste
1 lemon

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Line the baking pan with a parchment paper
Pat cod fillets dry with paper towels and place them on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter with the onion and garlic over medium heat;. About a minute.
Brush the butter-onion-garlic mixture over the fish making sure the mixture is well distributed over each fish.
Mix the remaining seasoning together in a bowl and sprinkle over the fish
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the fish is cooked through.
Squeeze the lemon over the fish immediately (while still very hot), and garnish with parsley if desired.

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