Easy Oven Baked Cod Recipes

Flaky, tender oven-baked cod with lemon, garlic, and paprika comes together in minutes for a bright, healthy weeknight dinner.

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 25

Servings: 4

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

▢ 24 oz cod fillets about 4 fillets
▢ 2 tbsp olive oil
▢ 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
▢ 1 tsp lemon zest
▢ 1 tsp garlic powder
▢ 0.5 tsp paprika sweet or smoked
▢ 0.75 tsp kosher salt to taste
▢ 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
▢ 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for serving

Instructions

Preparation Steps

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment and pat cod fillets dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Place cod on the prepared pan and brush all over with the lemon-garlic mixture. Let sit for 5 minutes while the oven finishes heating.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the fish flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
Optional: Broil for 1 to 2 minutes for light color on top, watching closely.
Remove from the oven, sprinkle with parsley, and serve immediately.

Notes

For best results, thaw frozen cod overnight and pat very dry. Thickness will affect cook time—thicker fillets may need an extra 2 to 3 minutes. Swap paprika for smoked paprika for a hint of smokiness, or add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.

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