Baked Cod Recipe

Fork flaking baked cod fillet – A fork breaking apart a flaky, moist cod fillet, showing its delicate texture.

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This easy Baked Cod Recipe teaches you how to cook cod in an oven in under 30 minutes. Tender, flaky and filling, it's perfect as a healthy, low carb midweek dinner for the entire family. The best part? It doesn't taste fishy at all.

Prep Time10

Cook Time12

Total Time22

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: Keto, Low calorie, Low carb, Low fat

Keyword: fish, lemon

Servings: fillets

Ingredients

1.1 lb (500 g) cod fish 4 fillets about 1 in thick, fresh or frozen
1 ½ tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed recommended
½ tsp sea salt or to taste
¼ tsp black pepper or to taste
smoked paprika optional to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a glass or ceramic baking dish (about 11 x 7 inches) with foil or parchment paper.
If using frozen cod, ensure it is completely thawed and patted dry with paper towels.
Drizzle the fillets with olive oil and then season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika or seasonings of your choice. Make sure to evenly distribute oil and seasonings.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the fillets are opaque and flake easily with a fork. Do not overbake, as cod fish tends to dry fast.
Serve warm, drizzled with more olive oil and fresh lemon juice on top.

Notes

Storage Directions

To store: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
To freeze: For longer storage, freeze in a sealed container for up to 3 months.
To reheat: Reheat in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for 10 minutes, in an air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes, or in the microwave on medium power for 1-2 minutes, checking frequently.

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