Baked Cod (The Best Recipe!)

Baked Cod (The Best Recipe!)

15 min
2 servings

Easy baked cod with lemon, olive oil, salt and cayenne pepper. One of the best cod recipes made in the oven. Moist, juicy with 5 mins prep time. So good!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. (500g) cod fillets or cod loins, rinsed and pat dry
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 3 dashes cayenne pepper
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil (or extra virgin olive oil)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Arrange the cod fillets in a baking tray. Drizzle olive oil onto the fish, followed by lemon juice, salt, and cayenne pepper.

  2. 2

    Bake the cod in the oven for 10 - 12 minutes, depending on the thickness of the cod. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.