USA · Fish and Seafood Dishes

Baked Cod

Cod fillets baked at high heat with garlic butter, capers, and lemon.

25 min✻4 servings✻260 kcal
Baked Cod

Ingredients

  • cod fillets, about 2.5 cm thick700 g
  • unsalted butter60 g
  • garlic cloves4
  • olive oil2 tbsp
  • lemon juice3 tbsp
  • capers2 tbsp
  • smoked paprika1 tsp
  • red pepper flakes0.5 tsp
  • fresh parsley3 tbsp
  • salt1 tsp
  • black pepper0.5 tsp

Method

  1. 1Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Pat cod fillets completely dry with paper towels — this is the single most important step.
  2. 2Mix together softened butter, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  3. 3Place cod in a baking dish in a single layer. Spoon the butter mixture over each fillet and scatter capers on top.
  4. 4Bake uncovered for 12–15 minutes, until the flesh turns opaque and flakes easily with a fork. A 2.5 cm thick fillet takes about 13 minutes.
  5. 5For a golden top, switch to broil for 2 minutes at the end — watch closely, it browns fast.
  6. 6Spoon the pan juices over the fish, scatter fresh parsley, and serve immediately with lemon wedges.