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a single cod fillet baked alongside tomatoes and lemons on a blue plate.
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Baked Cod For One

Tender baked cod is seasoned with butter, herbs, lemon, and cherry tomatoes for a simple, flavorful meal. Ready in just 15 minutes, this baked cod recipe is an easy and healthy option for any night of the week.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Carb, Gluten Free, Low Calorie
Keyword: baked cod, baked fish, cod
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 (6 ounce) cod fillet
  • 9 cherry or grape tomatoes (about ½ cup)
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter -at room temperature
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon dried tarragon
  • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 lemon slices
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
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Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Lightly grease a 5 x 7 inch baking dish. Place the cod fillet in the center and scatter the cherry tomatoes around it.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the softened butter, garlic powder, dried tarragon, salt, and pepper.
  • Spread the butter mixture evenly over the cod. Place two lemon slices on top and drizzle olive oil over the tomatoes.
  • Bake for 15 to 17 minutes, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

Notes

  • Prep Before You Start: Read through the recipe and measure the ingredients ahead of time. Baked cod cooks quickly, so having everything ready helps it come together smoothly.
  • Fully Preheat the Oven: Always start with a fully preheated oven to ensure the cod bakes evenly.
  • Use Even-Thickness Fillets: Thicker, center-cut cod fillets cook more evenly and are less likely to dry out.
  • Fish Substitutions: If cod isn’t available, haddock, halibut, hake, white sea bass, or striped bass are good substitutes.
  • Know When It’s Done: The cod is fully cooked when it turns opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Begin checking around 15 minutes, adjusting for the thickness of the fillet to avoid overcooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 343kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 231mg | Potassium: 779mg | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.02mg

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