Cajun Baked Cod Recipe

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4.84 from 75 votes

Tender, flaky cod baked in a bold Cajun garlic butter sauce. Packed with flavor and the ultimate easy dinner!

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Caribbean, Seafood

Keyword: Baked Cod, Baked Cod Fish, Baked Cod Fish Recipe, Baked Cod Recipe, cajun baked cod, Cod Fish, Cod Fish Recipe, easy baked cod, easy cod recipe

Servings: servings

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

Cod

3 cod filets cut in half
salt and pepper

Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce

¼ cup unsalted melted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 minced garlic cloves
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Add 3 cod filets cut in half, to a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish and season with salt and pepper to taste.
In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup unsalted melted butter, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning.
Brush evenly over the filets in the baking dish.
Bake for about 15 minutes or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily. Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon slices, if desired.

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Updated April 29, 2025

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