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Moist, tender baked cod can be prepared in under 30 minutes. You will love the juices of all the flavors combined in this dish. And as a huge bonus, baked cod reheats really well.

If you’re looking for other baked cod recipes, Easy Potato And Cod Recipe is a great choice.

Plate with baked cod and plate with rice

Baked Cod Recipe is impossible to mess up. If you’re new to cooking seafood, this would be the perfect start for you. All of it is done in one pan, quick and easy to prepare. You can also switch out vegetables to your own liking.

How to Bake Cod?

Prepare all the vegetables and fish. Place everything in one layer on a baking sheet. Season with garlic parsley seasoning salt, and place chunks of butter over the top of vegetables and cod. Bake at 400°F for 15 minutes.

How Long to Bake Cod?

Bake cod at 400°F for about 15 minutes. Salmon is ready when its internal temperature reaches 145°F.

Plate with baked cod and plate with rice

Best Cod to Use for Baked Cod?

Cod fillet would be the best for this recipe. The Pacific cod has a nice, thicker fillet than Atlantic cod does, but either one would work great for this recipe.

You can use fresh or frozen cod; just be sure to thaw completely before baking. The best way to thaw fish is in the refrigerator.

Other Cod Fish Recipes:

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Plate with baked cod and plate with rice

Easy Baked Cod Recipe

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Servings
6 servings
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Recipe contributed by: Natalya Drozhzhin
Moist, tender baked cod can be prepared in under 30 minutes. You will love the juices of all the flavors combined in this dish. And as a huge bonus, baked cod reheats really well.

Ingredients

  • 2 lb cod fillet
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 red bell pepper
  • 1/2 yellow bell pepper
  • 1 small onion
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • garlic parsley salt to taste
  • parsley garnish
  • green onion garnish
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Instructions

  • Prepare all ingredients ahead of time. Cut cod fillets into preferred serving size. Cut up onion and bell peppers in bite size. 
    Baked Cod ingredients on a board
  • Place all vegetables into one layer on a baking sheet. Add cod to the baking sheet. Season with garlic parsley seasoning salt or other seasoning that you love. Add chunks of butter to the top of cod. 
    Baking sheet with fish and vegetables
  • Bake cod at 400°F for about 15 minutes. It’ll be ready once its internal temperature reaches 145°F. 
    Plate with baked cod and plate with rice
Nutrition Facts
Easy Baked Cod Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 277 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 9g45%
Cholesterol 105mg35%
Sodium 220mg9%
Potassium 747mg21%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 27g54%
Vitamin A 985IU20%
Vitamin C 39.4mg48%
Calcium 36mg4%
Iron 0.9mg5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Posted March 26, 2019

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Natalya Drozhzhin

Natalya founded Momsdish to demonstrate that placing a homemade meal on the table is not hard at all. Natalya makes cooking easier and approachable, by simplifying the ingredients, while still producing the same great taste.