Savory Baked Garlic Butter Cajun Cod for a Quick Dinner

This Baked Garlic Butter Cajun Cod is a flavorful dish that comes together in just 25 minutes, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Cajun

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cod

4 pieces Cod Fillets Substitute with tilapia or halibut if needed.

For the Garlic Butter Sauce

3 tbsp Unsalted Butter Use salted butter for an extra flavor boost.
3 cloves Garlic Minced, fresh garlic is ideal for best results.
2 tsp Cajun Seasoning Customize for your spice preference.
1 tsp Paprika Smoked paprika can enhance taste.
0.5 tsp Onion Powder Optional, but rounds out the flavors beautifully.
0.5 tsp Salt Adjust according to taste.
0.25 tsp Black Pepper Adjust for personal taste.
1 tbsp Lemon Juice Use fresh for maximum flavor.

For Garnish and Serving

2 tbsp Fresh Parsley Chopped, substitute with chives if desired.
Lemon Wedges For serving and enhancing flavor presentation.

Equipment

Oven
Baking Dish
Mixing Bowl
whisk
brush

Method

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish.
Pat the cod fillets dry and place them in the greased baking dish.
In a bowl, whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, paprika, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.
Coat each cod fillet with the garlic butter mixture.
Bake the cod for 12 to 15 minutes until cooked through and flaky.
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 22gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 700mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Monitor cooking time to prevent dryness. Adjust seasoning according to taste preferences.

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