![]() ![]() It cooks quickly, takes on flavors well, and come out of the oven super tender. The fish, which has a very mild taste, is a great way to get eaters who aren't big fans of fish and seafood to love it. This really sounds like a winner here.Baked tilapia is a weeknight dinner dream. Can’t wait to see if they like the garlic powder & buttered lemon. Now, after seeing your recipe, I will have to try it this way, still leaving the salt & pepper to the guys. I leave the salt & pepper to my guys to put on for themselves. Paprika is the only thing ever used when I baked it. Remove when fish can be easily flaked with a fork. ![]() Bake at 350 degrees until it just starts to turn opaque and flip it over to the other side. Brush on some of the butter from the pan and dust that side with the paprika. Place cod in pan with the paprika side down in the butter. Put the cod on sheet of wax paper and dust it with sweet paprika on one side. Melt the butter (1/2 of a stick) just until melted. Melt butter in a 1/2 sheet pan lined with non-stick foil. Here’s our favorite way to have cod, & I sure hope that it can be paired up with the lemon butter: thaw the fish, pat dry. Would you believe that I’ve never tried lemon butter on it? Lemon anything goes well with so many foods. If you like easy baked cod recipes like this one, you might also like some of these other healthy fish recipes:īaked cod is a favorite in this house. Cauliflower– There are a variety of ways to make cauliflower, but my favorite recipes are whole roasted cauliflower and roasted caulilfower.Broccoli – Like asparagus, there is a variety of methods to choose from: sauteed broccoli, roasted broccoli, grilled broccoli, or air fryer broccoli.Brussels Sprouts – For a heartier veggie, try oven roasted brussels sprouts, kale brussels sprout salad, or parmesan smashed brussels sprouts.Rice – White or brown rice makes an easy side, or cauliflower rice for a healthier option.Potatoes – Roast up some white or sweet potatoes, or choose a healthier swap like fried radishes, loaded cauliflower casserole, or rutabaga.Asparagus – One of the best pairings for fish! You can make roasted asparagus, sauteed asparagus, grilled asparagus, bacon wrapped asparagus, or air fryer asparagus.Here are a few sides that pair perfectly with baked lemon pepper cod: What do you eat with cod? There are so many options! This baked cod recipe with lemon and butter is seasoned simply, so it goes with just about anything. Fresh herbs work best here, but if you need to substitute dried, use 1 teaspoon dried to replace each tablespoon fresh. If you want to make this dish in the winter, oregano and thyme is a good combination to use instead. You can also substitute (or add) fresh dill if you like, as I did in my baked salmon recipe. Fresh Parsley – I used curly parsley, but flat leaf works great as well.Garlic Powder – I use garlic powder for convenience, but you can swap in a couple cloves of fresh minced or crushed garlic if you like.Lemon – You’ll need a fresh lemon (not bottled lemon juice), as we’re using the zest as well as the juice.But if you need a dairy-free version, you can substitute olive oil here instead. Butter – Imparts so much flavor! I prefer grass-fed, unsalted butter. ![]() Either will work, but cod loin is considered higher quality. You can use regular cod fillets (vertical cuts from the side of the fish) or cod loin (thicker fillet cut from larger fish). I recommend thicker fillets for most cod recipes, which dry out less. Look for fillets that are about 4 ounces each and similar in thickness, so that they cook at the same rate.
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