Baked Garlic Butter Cajun Cod Recipe
Enjoy a flavorful seafood dish with this Baked Garlic Butter Cajun Cod recipe. Tender cod fillets are seasoned with a zesty Cajun blend, garlic, and butter, then baked to perfection. Serve with a squeeze of lemon for a delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Seafood
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Cod fillets:
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
Garlic Butter Cajun Seasoning:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare cod: Place cod fillets in a lightly greased baking dish.
- Make seasoning: In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, lemon juice, olive oil, smoked paprika, and salt.
- Coat cod: Brush the seasoning mixture generously over the cod fillets.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes until fish flakes easily and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste for desired spice level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
