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Cajun Baked Cod Recipe

Tender, flaky cod baked in a bold Cajun garlic butter sauce. Packed with flavor and the ultimate easy dinner!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Caribbean, Seafood
Keyword: Baked Cod, Baked Cod Fish, Baked Cod Fish Recipe, Baked Cod Recipe, cajun baked cod, Cod Fish, Cod Fish Recipe, easy baked cod, easy cod recipe
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

Cod

Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Add 3 cod filets cut in half, to a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup unsalted melted butter, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning.
  • Brush evenly over the filets in the baking dish.
  • Bake for about 15 minutes or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily. Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon slices, if desired.

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Notes

Updated April 29, 2025

Nutrition

Calories: 463kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 80g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 214mg | Sodium: 305mg | Potassium: 1893mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 991IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 2mg

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