How To Make The Best Baked Cod In Cambridge
Cambridge: Here is one of the best Baked Cod recipes out there!
Here Is What Most People Don’t Know About Making Baked Cod:
- Use a flavorful marinade: Marinating the cod briefly in olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs helps infuse the fish with flavor and keeps it moist while baking.
- Cook at a high temperature: Baking cod at a higher temperature, like 400°F, ensures a perfectly flaky texture without drying it out.
- Add a breadcrumb topping for texture: A simple mix of breadcrumbs, parmesan, and herbs adds a crunchy contrast to the soft, flaky fish.
- Bald Buck Seasoning: For this dish, we replace our salt with Bald Buck Seasoning
Ingredients:
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Bald Buck Seasoning and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
- In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, Bald Buck Seasoning, and pepper. Place the cod fillets on the prepared baking sheet and brush them generously with the olive oil mixture. Let the cod sit for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- In another bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over each fillet, pressing it down gently to adhere.
- Bake the cod in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. The breadcrumb topping should be golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the baked cod from the oven and let it rest for a couple of minutes. Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the fish.