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Easy Baked Cod Fillet
Simple recipe for baked cod fillet with olive oil and herbs — light, healthy, and ready in 30 minutes. Just 3 ingredients plus salt and pepper for a simple, flavourful and foolproof dinner.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 270 kcal
Ingredients
- 500 g cod fillet (2 pieces)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for greasing the baking dish
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Method
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Preheat the oven to 350°F / 175°C.
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Lightly grease a small baking dish with olive oil.
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Season the underside of the cod with salt and pepper, then place it in the dish.
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Drizzle the top of the fillet with olive oil and season again with salt and pepper. Add lemon slices on top.
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Bake uncovered for about 30 minutes, or until the fish is tender and flakes easily with a fork. Serve right away, spooning over some of the flavourful pan juices for extra richness, if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- Prep Tip: To save time and ensure a smooth texture, ask your fishmonger to remove any bones from the fillet. Or, before cooking, gently run your fingers along the surface of the fish to feel for and remove any remaining pin bones.
- Optional Enhancements: For a richer flavour, feel free to swap the olive oil with butter. A topping of 2–4 tablespoons of finely ground breadcrumbs adds a subtle crunch and a golden finish.
- Serving Idea: For an easy all-in-one oven meal, roast broccolini or asparagus on the bottom rack while the cod bakes. Just toss the veggies in olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and roast until tender. Don’t forget to spoon the flavourful pan juices over the fish just before serving, as it pulls everything together perfectly.
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