Learn how to cook cod in the oven, air fryer, and stovetop. Cooking cod is easy, and quick and with this recipe, the fish comes out tender, flaky, and packed full of flavor. Serve with sides like vegetables, potatoes, couscous, rice, garlic butter sauce, or any side of choice.
½teaspoonPepper (black pepper or cayenne)or to taste
1tablespoonLemon juice
1tablespoonOlive oil
Saltto taste
Garlic herb butteroptional
½teaspoonPaprikaOptional
Instructions
Rinse the cod fillets or loins, and pat them dry with paper towels.
Mix the paprika, garlic powder, salt, and onion granules, and pepper in a bowl. Set aside.
Brush the fish fillets with lemon juice, and oil on one side, then sprinkle with some of the cod seasoning, flip the fillets, brush with lemon juice, oil, and season that side too.
Transfer the seasoned cod fish fillets into a baking dish, or tray.
Bake cod in the oven at a temperature of 200C/400F for 12-15 minutes or until cooked tender.
Bring out of the oven, and add herb butter immediately (optional).
Serve and enjoy.
Notes
Check the main post for how to cook cod in the air fryer, or stovetop.
Pat the fillets dry before seasoning.
If you have the time, marinate the fish for some minutes before cooking.
You can double this recipe.
If unsure if the fish is cooked, you can check with an instant thermometer. it's cooked at a temperature of 140F/70C.
How Long To Cook CodDepends on the cooking method, if cooking from frozen, or fresh, and the thickness and size of the fillet, or loins. Big pieces will take longer to cook than smaller pieces. Here's a guide to follow:How long to cook cod in the oven is 12-15 minutes.How long to cook it in the air fryer is 6-10 minutes.To cook on the stovetop is 4-6 minutes.If cooking from frozen, add 2-3 minutes to the recommended cooking time above.Cod is cooked when a fork is inserted, it's flaky and tender. Also when lightly pressed down on, it is firm to touch.Don't overcook the fish to avoid dry and rubbery fish.