Baked Garlic Butter Cajun Cod
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.
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 885kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 161g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 417mg | Sodium: 781mg | Potassium: 3815mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1825IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 162mg | Iron: 4mg
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