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Easy Baked Lemon Dijon Cod Recipe

Easy Baked Lemon Dijon Cod Recipe

Tender cod fillets are baked with a bright lemon Dijon, garlic, and herb sauce for a quick, flavorful meal. Serve with parsley and lemon wedges.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 fillets, 5-6 ounces (140-170 g) each cod fillets, thawed if frozen
Lemon Dijon Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • as needed lemon wedges

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment.
  2. Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels and arrange them in a single layer in the prepared dish.
  3. Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, paprika, oregano, kosher salt, and black pepper.
  4. Spoon or brush the lemon Dijon mixture evenly over the cod fillets.
  5. Bake the cod uncovered for 12 to 15 minutes, checking thinner fillets around 10 to 12 minutes. The fish is ready when it flakes easily and reaches 145°F (63°C) in the thickest part.
  6. Garnish the baked cod with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Notes

Patting the cod dry helps the sauce cling to the fish and keeps extra moisture from diluting the flavor. Since cod cooks quickly, begin checking thinner fillets around 10 to 12 minutes and remove the fish as soon as it reaches 145°F (63°C) to help prevent a dry texture.