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Baked Cajun Garlic Butter Cod is tender, flaky and downright tasty. The best baked cod will melt in your mouth with a sweet, savory and slightly spicy flavor explosion. These mild cod fish filets are seasoned with cajun garlic butter for a perfect meal made with simple ingredients. Best of all, cajun baked fish is ready in just 20 minutes.
Cajun baked fish is the perfect meal for a busy night. It’s flavorful but cooks quickly and doesn’t require a lot of ingredients or a long prep time. Delicate and flakey Baked Cajun Garlic Butter Cod is a healthy yet delicious meal the whole family will love.
If you love Cajun spices, try my Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, Cajun Chicken Mac and Cheese or Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta.
Why You’ll Love This Cod in Cajun Butter Sauce
- It’s healthy. Cod is naturally low-carb and high in protein. This recipe is also gluten free.
- It’s so easy. Prep is minimal, and this fish cooks perfectly in just 15 minutes, so you get dinner on the table fast.
- It’s affordable. Cod is a budget-friendly fish, so it’s a great option for adding more fish to your diet without overspending.
Cajun Cod Ingredients
- Cod: Select 4 cod filets that are similar in size and thickness. Haddock, tilapia, catfish and sea bass are all great substitutes for cod.
- Salt and Ground Black Pepper: to season the fish.
- Butter and Olive Oil: Combining butter and olive oil provided browning power and flavor.
- Cajun Seasoning: Cajun seasoning is made with a blend of black pepper, white pepper, cayenne pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika and other ingredients depending on the brand.
- Paprika: adds color and flavor. Substitute smoked paprika if desired.
- Garlic: Use freshly minced garlic for the most flavor.
- Lemon: slice a fresh lemon into rounds for baking and as a garnish.
- Chopped Parsley: to garnish.
How To Make Cajun Cod In The Oven
- Prepare the equipment. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Dry and season the fish. Pat dry the cod filet with a kitchen towel and season the cod filets with pepper and salt. Keep it aside.
- Prepare the butter sauce. In a small bowl, combine melted butter, olive oil, Cajun seasoning, paprika, and garlic. Mix to combine.
- Arrange and bake the cod. Arrange the lemon slices in a 9X13 baking dish and place the cod filet on top. Pour the prepared butter sauce over the filet and bake them for 12-15 minutes until they are cooked and look opaque.
- Garnish and serve. Arrange the cod on a serving plate, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve with lemon slices.
Tips To Make Best Oven Baked Cod
- Purchase fresh fish when possible.
- If using frozen cod, thaw it thoroughly and dry it with paper towels before seasoning and baking.
- Storebought cajun seasoning mixes can be pretty salty. Use unsalted butter to prevent over-salting this dish.
- Line your baking dish with foil or parchment for easy cleanup.
- Don’t overcook the fish, or it can become tough.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cod is a sweet and mild white fish that’s not overly fishy in flavor. It’s loaded with protein and contains less mercury than other white fish.
Cod should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F when checked with a meat thermometer. Fish will continue to cook after being removed from the oven, so it’s typically safe to take it out when the temperature reads 135 degrees F. The fish should be opaque in color and flake easily with a fork.
You do not need to cover the fish while it bakes in the oven.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat the fish in the oven for 12-15 minutes at 350 degrees F. You can also gently reheat in the microwave until warmed through.
Yes. Cool the fish filets completely before placing in an airtight container. Freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
Fish always pairs well with rice or roasted potatoes. I also like to serve fish with fresh vegetables like Cheesy Broccoli Bites, green beans, asparagus, Roasted Brussels Sprouts or a salad.
More Fish Recipes
- Creamy Cajun Salmon
- Baked Salmon Fish Sticks
- Caribbean Jerk Fish Bowl
- Baked Lemon Pepper Salmon
- Healthy Oven Baked Cod
- Creamy Lemon Butter Salmon
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Baked Garlic Butter Cajun Cod
Ingredients
- 4 cod filets
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, sliced into rounds
- Chopped parsley, to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Pat dry the cod filet with a kitchen towel and season the cod filets with pepper and salt. Keep it aside.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, olive oil, Cajun seasoning, paprika, and garlic. Mix to combine.
- Arrange the lemon slices in a 9X13 baking dish and place the cod filet on top.
- Pour the prepared butter sauce over the filet and bake them for 12-15 minutes until they are cooked and look opaque.
- Arrange the cod on a serving plate, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve with lemon slices.
Notes
- Purchase fresh fish when possible.
- If using frozen cod, thaw it thoroughly and dry it with paper towels before seasoning and baking.
- Storebought cajun seasoning mixes can be pretty salty. Use unsalted butter to prevent over-salting this dish.
- Line your baking dish with foil or parchment for easy cleanup.
- Don’t overcook the fish, or it can become tough.
