Oven-baked cod is one of the best fish recipes, and the end result is always juicy and moist. As cod has a very mild flavour, just a few ingredients such as lemon and cayenne pepper are required.
This simple, healthy recipe is high in protein, low in fat, and only requires five minutes of prep time. It’s a great dinner idea for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
- 400g cod fillets, rinsed and patted dry
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 3 dashes cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Method
- Preheat the oven to 205°C.
- Arrange the fillets in a baking tray. Drizzle the olive oil onto the fish, followed by lemon juice, salt and cayenne pepper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, depending on the thickness of the cod.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately with side dishes such as boiled potatoes or steamed vegetables.
Tip: You may use frozen cod fillets. Leave them to thaw beforehand, and make sure you pat the fillets dry to remove excess water.
This recipe can be found in Rasa Malaysia.
Low Bee Yinn is a food blogger and cookbook author.