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.
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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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Lynn says
Delicious!
Becky says
I made this with wild caught Icelandic cod and it was absolutely fabulous.
Lynn Schlanser says
Very easy recipe. I made it because I had mainly all the ingredients in my kitchen. (minus onion powder). Looking for something different to jazz up plain cod. After cooking the fish as directed, I broiled the cod so the topping was a golden brown. I was surprised the butter didn’t just melt all the ingredients off the fish. VERY good. Will make again! Maybe scallops next time.
MACKENZIE GRAMM says
I am just curious. Is the nutrition information for just one fillet of Cod? The calorie and protein amounts seem very high for just one fillet. Is the nutrition value for all 4 portions? Please help! I really want to make this for dinner.
Rachel Farnsworth says
The nutrition information is for each serving which is 1 piece of cod.
Amy R Silberberg says
So easy and delicious! I have made this my go to recipe every time I prepare Cod.
Mary says
The flavors of this recipe are delicious. Also simple to put together! I used fresh basil and also dill, as I had them in the garden.
Since my oven is broken, I put each piece of cod in foil, with some of the marinade on top. Wrapped them in pockets of foil, and put them on the grill. Preheated the grill on high, but when I put the foil packets on, I turned the temp down too low. Ten minutes later, cod was done beautifully.
Michele says
Excellent. I made the topping about an hour ahead of time, and put it on the fish just before baking it. Wonderful flavor, and EASY!!! My new favorite way to make good old frozen cod into a company-worthy dinner. Topped with a shake of paprika for a bit of color. Looked very lovely with the lemon and the paprika.
Lydia says
Very delicious ,my family love it and very easy to prepare.
Amanda says
the most delish cod recipe my husband and I have ever eaten!!
Nathalie says
Just absolutely delicious! Is now among my favourite recipes ever.
Jennifer Wentworth says
I’m making this soon but I have one question. I’m new at cooking for my family so I’m not super knowledgeable. Is the cod thawed or frozen?
Rachel Farnsworth says
Fish should always be cooked from thawed and never from frozen.
Jennifer Wentworth says
Thank you! I made this tonight for dinner and it was fantastic. Easy to put together and even my non fish loving husband remarked on how good it was. Thanks for the recipe and the fish advice!
Gayla Holmes says
Excellent!
Roby says
Easy and tasty
Sara Kowalczyk says
Great quick and easy recipe that was tremendously tasty.