Easy Baked Cod Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 cod fillets (about 4 oz each)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or 2 teaspoons minced garlic cloves)
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon dried parsley (or Italian seasoning)
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• lemon wedges (for serving)

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
2. Pat the cod fillets dry with a paper towel. This helps the seasoning stick. 6 cod fillets
3. In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, parsley, and onion powder. 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon dried parsley, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
4. Brush the fillets with melted butter and drizzle with lemon juice. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over the fillets. 2 tablespoons melted butter, 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
5. Place the fillets in the baking dish and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. The internal temperature should reach 145°F when done. The exact timing will depend on the thickness of the fillets. Thin fillets may cook in as little as 5-6 minutes.10 min timer
6. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and fresh herbs such as parsley. lemon wedges