• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Cilantro Parsley
  • Home
  • Recipes
    • Dinner
    • Sides
    • Appetizer
    • Instant Pot & Slow Cooker
  • Subscribe
  • Contact
  • Subscribe
  • Approachable Mexican, Latin and Italian Recipes
  • Modern Sidebar
  • Recipe Box
  • Shop
  • About Me
  • Privacy Policy
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipe Box
  • Subscribe
  • About Me
  • Instagram
  • Español
  • Shop My Recipes
  • Videos
  • Privacy Policy
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Recipe Box
  • Subscribe
  • About Me
  • Instagram
  • Español
  • Shop My Recipes
  • Videos
  • Privacy Policy
×

Home » Recipes » Keto

Baked Cajun Cod

Published: Jun 8, 2020 · Modified: Oct 19, 2022 by Maxine Dubois · This post may contain affiliate links Leave a Comment

Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe

This Baked Cajun Cod is made with butter, olive oil, garlic, cajun or creole seasoning and baked to a flaky perfection. 

This Baked Cajun Cod is made with butter, olive oil, garlic, cajun or creole seasoning and baked to a flaky perfection. 

Cod has a less fishy taste, which is why it is one the most versatile fish to bake. Make sure your cod is fresh and tender. In this post, we will be making a cajun fish dish, and it is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of the cod, butter, garlic and cajun seasoning is so perfect.

If you love this fish, you need to try my Branzino al Forno and my Flounder Piccata.

Jump to:
  • Ingredients
  • Instructions
  • Substitutions
  • Variations
  • Equipment
  • Storage
  • Top tip
  • Baked Cajun Cod
  • Food safety

Ingredients

  • Cod fillets
  • Butter
  • Olive oil
  • Garlic
  • Cajun seasoning

See recipe card for quantities.

This Baked Cajun Cod is made with butter, olive oil, garlic, cajun or creole seasoning and baked to a flaky perfection. 

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 F.

Add the butter, olive oil, garlic and cajun seasoning. Whisk and then spread everything evenly on the fish with a fork.

Bake for about 15 minutes. The best way to know when a fish is cooked, stick a fork in the thickest part of the fish and twist the fork. You know its ready of the fish breaks because its flaky and has an opaque color to it.

Hint: It is best to use fresh cod, never frozen, for best taste. You can totally use frozen cod if thats all you have on hand.

Substitutions

Olive oil: I used good quality extra virgin olive oil.

Butter: I used salted butter but you could use ghee or unsalted butter and salt yourself.

Garlic: There is no option to using garlic in a jar, you should get the freshest garlic heads the grocery store has got.

Cajun Seasoning: I love using Cajun or creole seasoning. I have also seen people make their own. All you will need is equal parts salt, garlic powder, pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, oregano, thyme, red pepper flakes and then double the paprika.

This Baked Cajun Cod is made with butter, olive oil, garlic, cajun or creole seasoning and baked to a flaky perfection. 

Variations

Cooking is a chance to be creative! Have fun with it and feel free to make your own variation.

  • Spicy - add chili pepper flakes into the butter mixture for a spicy kick.
  • Deluxe - top with a nice garnish at the end, like chopped parsley.
  • Kid friendly - add the flaked fish into a tortilla to make fish tacos!

Check out this Lemon Butter Halibut for another delicious fish recipe.

Equipment

Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Stone bakeware takes longer to heat up than metal pans, and also retain heat for longer, which could make the recipe more watery, or burnt on the outsides.

I love using my Caraway pots, pans and baking sheets for best quality. Get yourself a discount by clicking here!

Storage

This will be good in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

These Baked Cajun Cod ingredients don't stand up well to freezing.

Top tip

It is best to use fresh cod, never frozen, for best taste. You can totally use frozen cod if thats all you have on hand.

YouTube player
Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

Baked Cajun Cod


  • Author: Maxine Dubois
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
Print Recipe
Pin Recipe

Description

This Baked Cajun Cod is made with cod fillets, butter, olive oil, garlic, cajun seasoning and baked to perfection. 


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound cod fillets, rinsed and pat dry
  • ⅓ cup melted butter
  • 2 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon of minced garlic
  • 1 Tablespoon Cajun seasoning

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 F.
  2. Add the butter, olive oil, garlic and cajun seasoning. Whisk and then spread everything evenly on the fish with a fork.
  3. Bake for about 15 minutes. The best way to know when a fish is cooked, stick a fork in the thickest part of the fish and twist the fork. You know its ready of the fish breaks because its flaky and has an opaque color to it.

Notes

  • Best to melt the butter in the microwave for faster cooking time.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Cuisine: Cajun

Nutrition

  • Sodium: 312mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Carbohydrates: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 214 mg

Keywords: Baked Cod, Baked Cod Fish, Baked Cod Fish Recipe, Baked Cod Recipe, Cod Fish, Cod Fish Recipe

Did you make this recipe?

Tag @cilantro.parsley on Instagram and hashtag it #cilantroparsley

Food safety

  • Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
  • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
  • Wash hands after touching raw meat
  • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
  • Never leave cooking food unattended
  • Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
  • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

More Keto

  • Spicy Crab Mexican Recipe
  • Mexican Rabbit Recipe
  • Pork in Peanut Sauce (Encacahuatado)
  • Avocado Lettuce Wraps with Walnut Salad Dressing

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe rating ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆

Primary Sidebar

Hi, I'm Maxine!

I am a Mexican American recipe creator & food blogger dedicated to cultivating the cooking experience. I love Latin recipes and inspiring you to cook them by incorporating videos to simplify and share my recipes.  My favorite cuisines are Mexican and Italian, which is why I came up with the name Cilantro Parsley!

You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook & Youtube

More about me →

Popular

  • Almond Mole Recipe (Mole Almendrado)
  • Creamy Shrimp in Coconut Sauce Recipe
  • Mexican Croissant Recipe (Cuernitos Pan Dulce)
  • Rosca de Reyes Recipe (Three Kings Bread)
  • Mexican Mole Rojo Sauce Recipe
  • Mexican Chicken Mole Sauce Recipe
  • White Bean Arugula Salad Recipe
  • Mexican Bunuelos Recipe

Find my recipes in Spanish here.

Copyright © 2023 Cilantro Parsley on the Foodie Pro Theme