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Oven baked Cajun cod fillets with garlic butter sauce, lemon slices, and chopped parsley.
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4.34 from 9 votes

Baked Cajun Cod with Garlic Butter

Baked with garlic butter, Cajun Cod combines tender, flaky fillets with Cajun seasoning and fresh lemon for a flavorful fish dinner ready in just 20 minutes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4
Author: Mariam Ezzeddine

Ingredients

  • 4 cod fillets
  • 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
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Pat the cod fillets dry with a kitchen towel. Season with salt and pepper, then set aside.
  • Add the melted butter, olive oil, Cajun seasoning, paprika, and garlic to a small bowl. Mix until well combined to make the Cajun butter sauce.
  • Arrange the lemon slices in a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Place the cod fillets over the lemon slices.
  • Pour the Cajun butter sauce over the cod fillets. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the cod is cooked through and opaque.
  • Transfer the cod to a serving plate. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon slices.

Notes

Line the 9 x 13-inch baking dish with foil or parchment paper for easier cleanup. The Cajun butter sauce can collect around the edges during baking, and the liner makes cleanup easier afterward.

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