This seasoned baked cod is so tender and juicy, that it is baked in the oven with olive oil, butter, and garlic, along with seasonings such as fresh thyme, cayenne pepper and paprika.
And of course, I can't imagine baking any type of seafood dish without using lemon juice which adds a beautiful citrusy flavour to the dish. This Baked cod recipe takes only 10-15 minutes in the oven for a quick fancy dinner.
Seasoned Baked Cod Ingredients
- Cod fillets
- Garlic
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Lemon
Seasonings
- Salt
- Ground black pepper
- Cayenne pepper
- Paprika
- Fresh thyme
This recipe serves two people.
How To Make This Baked Cod With Garlic And Butter
- Preheat the oven at 210C then place the cod in an ovenproof baking dish
- In a bowl, add minced garlic, melted butter, olive oil, lemon juice and all the spices. Stir well until combined
- Use a brush to spread the mixture thoroughly covering the whole cod
- Bake for 10-15 minutes or until fully cooked (flakes easily )
- Garnish with some chopped parsley then serve
Can I Use A Frozen Cod?
Yes, you can use frozen cod, just let it defrost at room temperature then get rid of all the excess water using a kitchen towel.
Tips and variations
- Add some dried basil, sage or oregano.
- Don't overbake the cod.
- Replace Cayenne pepper with chilli powder
How To Serve This Seasoned Baked Cod
This baked cod can be served alongside a variety of dishes such as white rice, salad, grilled vegetables or one of my side dish recipes below.
Green Beans: This fresh green beans recipe uses butter, garlic and parmesan cheese.
Spicy Roasted Cauliflower: This roasted cauliflower recipe uses olive oil, garlic, lemon and chilli flakes.
Cheesy Cauliflower: This is a beautiful side dish prepared with cauliflower, cheddar cheese, eggs along with seasonings such as salt, pepper, dry basil and Italian seasoning.
More Seafood Recipes
- Chilli Shrimp Salad – Easy Recipe
- Baked Salmon With Garlic And Parsley
- Tasty And Spicy Prawns With Tomato Sauce
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Seasoned Baked Cod Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cod fillets
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- juice of a half lemon
- 2 tablespoon butter, melted
Seasonings
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 1 spring fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven at 210C then place the cod in an ovenproof baking dish.
- In a bowl, add minced garlic, melted butter, olive oil, lemon juice and all the spices. Stir well until combined.
- Use a brush to spread the mixture thoroughly covering the whole cod.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes or until fully cooked (flakes easily ).
- Garnish with some chopped parsley then serve.
Notes
- You can use frozen cod, just let it defrost at room temperature then get rid of all the excess water using a kitchen towel.
- Add some dried basil, sage or oregano.
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