Description
A delightful recipe for Baked Garlic Butter Cajun Cod that results in tender, flavorful cod fillets infused with a zesty Cajun butter mixture. Perfect for a quick and impressive seafood dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Cod Fillets:
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
Garlic Butter Cajun Mixture:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional, depending on seasoning)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease a baking dish.
- Prepare the Cod: Pat dry the cod fillets and place them in the baking dish.
- Make the Cajun Butter Mixture: In a bowl, combine melted butter, garlic, Cajun seasoning, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Brush this mixture over each cod fillet.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until the fish flakes easily and reaches 145°F internally. Optionally broil for a crisp top for 1–2 minutes.
- Serve: Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Serve with rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh green salad.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to suit your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
