Baked Cod (The Best Recipe!)

Baked Cod (The Best Recipe!)

from rasamalaysia.com
15 min

Easy baked cod with lemon, olive oil, salt, and cayenne pepper—one of the best oven-baked cod recipes. I'll share all the tips and tricks to make perfectly moist, juicy fish with just 5 minutes of prep time. This recipe is the real deal!

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.