Cajun Baked Cod
This easy Cajun Baked Cod is made with cod fillets, Cajun seasoning, butter, garlic, and lemon for a tender, flaky seafood dinner that's ready in under 20 minutes.
Servings: 4
Calories: 282kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 Cod fillets
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup butter melted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 lemon sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Arrange the lemon slices in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish, then place the cod fillets on top. Sprinkle evenly with black pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, and Cajun seasoning until well combined.
- Evenly spoon or brush the Cajun butter sauce over the cod fillets. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until the cod flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Serve immediately over rice, pasta, or with roasted vegetables.
Notes
- Pat the cod fillets dry before adding the Cajun butter sauce for the best texture.
- Frozen cod works well, but thaw completely and pat dry before baking.
- Thicker fillets may need an extra 2-3 minutes of cooking time.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Bake uncovered for the best texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1fillet | Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 418mg | Sodium: 580mg | Potassium: 3813mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1584IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 165mg | Iron: 4mg
