Easy Baked Cod Fish is smothered in a lemon garlic parmesan mixture that makes for a delicious piece of fish.
Is cod healthy to eat?
There are two types of cod that you will find in the store, Atlantic Ocean cod and Pacific Ocean cod. Both are fine in this recipe. But Pacific cod will give you thicker and larger fillets. Both types of cods are great sources of omega 3 fatty acids that are great for the heart. They are also both packed with lean protein and vitamin B-12. Cod is known for being a little higher in sodium, but overall if you eat it in moderation it can be a very healthy option. Overall though Cod can be a great choice for your diet if eaten in moderation.
How do you bake cod fish?
Baking cod is easy, but if you can, cook your cod in a cast iron skillet. If you still want to bake it cod, Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F and lightly grease a baking dish. Add your seasoning and butter mixture to the cod. Bake in a preheated oven for about 10 minutes. Actual cooking time will depend on the thickness of your fish. The fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork.
How long does it take to bake cod fish in the oven?
Cod cooks really quick in a 400 degree oven. If your oven is pre-heated it should only take about 10 – 12 minutes depending on the thickness of your fish. For 350 degree oven expect the cod to take 25 – 30 minutes, and for a 375 degree oven expect 13 to 20.
Is cod high in mercury?
Not only is cod fish very low is mercury, but the FDA even actually reccomends 2 to 3 servings of it or other low mercury fish for pregnant woman and kids. If you want to learn more about what other fish can be a healthy choice for you, check out the FDA guide lines here.
If you like this recipe, you may be interested in these other delicious fish recipes:
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- Easy Fish Tacos
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Easy Lemon Baked Cod Fish
Ingredients
- 4 portions cod fish
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup softened butter
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 lemon juiced
- Additional lemon slices or wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish.
- Lay cod fish filets out in the prepared baking dish. Season fish with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, stir together the butter, parmesan, flour, garlic, basil, onion powder, dijon mustard, and lemon juice.
- Top each fillet with a large spoonful of the butter mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes. Actual cooking time will depend on the thickness of your fish. The fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork.
Nutrition
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MICHAEL A WEILL says
I made this tonight and it was delicious. I got fresh, never frozen, wild caught cod at WALMART of all places. I had fresh Linguini as a side. I will cut back a little on the dijon mustard the next time I make this dish.
Tere says
So easy.. delicious!!!!!!!
Monica Krebs says
The cod was delicious. I had a 1 1/2 pound filet so the cooking time was way off but I knew that when I put it in the oven. This recipe is quick and easy especially if you have individual serving size pieces of cod!
DJ says
This was very tasty … and quick after an 10+ hour day. Just didn’t like texture of the topping mixture. Next time I may eliminate the flour. Salt and peppered fish lightly. Also used spicy brown mustard. I cooked it on a bed of asparagus.
Dom Ross says
Wonderful recipe. Even my picky 6 year old liked it!
Blanca says
I love, love cod fish! I made this recipe for dinner everyone loved it. It’s mine and my husband’s favorite cod fish recipe. Thank you for sharing it. ❤️❤️
Rene Dean says
Excellent! I used the cast iron method, adding the Dijon& lemon in the end. Loved it…
Beth says
Very good. I like another review. Too salty. Cut the salt. I gave 4 stars. Otherwise I would have given 5
Estella says
Made this and it had good flavor. Easy prep for sure. Cod is a tough one for me because it really doesn’t have much flavor on its own.
Bryan Sayles says
Stumbled across this recipe and happier for it! Of course, I was lacking Dijon Mustard but no harm done. Also, I had to substitute Garlic Powder for the crushed garlic but again, no harm done. I ended up with a fantastic meal thanks to this method. I strongly suggest you give it a try.
Jim Sullivan says
Excellent flavor and super easy. Great for mid-week meal.
Jo says
The fish was delicious, I’ll make it again, it was a bit salty, so I’ll cut the salt to 1/4 tsp.
Zoriana Shemchuk says
This dish was so easy to prepare and full of flavor!
Bob Beadel says
Thanks for all you all the wodeful and healthy recipes you demonstrate and provide all of the information on fixing them ‼️😃