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Baked Garlic Butter Cajun Cod

Baked Garlic Butter Cajun Cod – A Deliciously Easy Dinner

Baked Garlic Butter Cajun Cod is a flavorful, easy-to-prepare dish that combines tender cod with zesty Cajun spices for a delightful dinner experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cod
  • 4 fillets Cod Use fresh or thawed for best results.
For the Flavorful Mixture
  • 3 tbsp Unsalted butter Olive oil is a great lighter alternative.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced, fresh garlic is best for flavor depth.
  • 2 tsp Cajun seasoning Feel free to customize with homemade blends!
  • 1 tsp Paprika Smoked paprika can offer a nice twist.
  • 1/2 tsp Onion powder Omit if unavailable.
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Adjust to taste, use sea or kosher salt.
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper Add based on your spice preference.
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice Freshly squeezed is the way to go!
For the Garnish
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley Chopped, dill can be a substitute.
  • Lemon wedges Perfect for serving.

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • whisk
  • basting brush

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray or a small amount of butter.
  3. Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels and arrange them in the baking dish in a single layer.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter, minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, paprika, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.
  5. Using a basting brush or spoon, apply the garlic butter mixture generously over the cod fillets.
  6. Place the baking dish into your preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until the cod flakes easily with a fork.
  7. Once baked, garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cod fillets are patted dry before applying the butter mixture to avoid sogginess. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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