Baked Cod Recipe - Quick and Simple
This baked cod recipe is so fast and simple that you can have a delicious meal ready in less than 20 minutes. Whether you choose fresh or frozen cod, the result will be equally tasty. Start by adding the cod to a baking dish, making sure to give them enough space. Mince one clove of garlic and cut a lemon in half, removing any seeds. Pour melted butter evenly over the cod, lifting the filets to ensure the butter spreads underneath. Sprinkle the minced garlic and squeeze lemon juice over the top. To add flavor without overpowering, sprinkle a little paprika, salt, and pepper to taste. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the cod for approximately 10 minutes or until it becomes flaky. To check if it's cooked, gently poke the cod with a fork and see if the skin separates easily. Once cooked, it's ready to be served and enjoyed. The lightness of the cod combined with the flavors of butter and garlic make this dish an absolute delight. Try it out and see for yourself.
Ingredients:
- Cod filets
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 lemon
- Melted butter
- Paprika
- Salt
- Pepper
Cooking steps:
- Add the cod filets to a baking dish, ensuring they have enough space.
- Mince one clove of garlic and cut a lemon in half, removing any seeds.
- Pour melted butter evenly over the cod, making sure some goes under the filets.
- Sprinkle minced garlic over the top of the filets.
- Squeeze lemon juice over each filet.
- Sprinkle a little paprika, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the cod for approximately 10 minutes or until it becomes flaky.
- Gently poke the cod with a fork to check if it's cooked. The skin should separate easily.
- Once cooked, remove from the oven and serve.
