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So easy baked cayenne cod

Baked cod seasoned with cayenne, olive oil, and lemon, perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal thatโ€™s easy to prepare.
  • Preparation Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • 4 Cod fillets(about 150g each)
  • Olive oil 2 tablespoons
  • 1 lemon, juiced and zested
  • ยฝ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or alternatively try paprika)
  • Salt and pepper: to taste
  • 1 tsp dill for garnish (optional)
  1. Preheat the oven to 200ยฐC (400ยฐF, gas mark 6).
  2. Season the cod: In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and cayenne pepper. Lay the cod fillets in a baking dish. Season them with salt and pepper, then drizzle the lemon and olive oil mixture over the top.
  3. Bake the cod: Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the cod flakes easily with a fork.
  4. Serve: Garnish with dill if desired and serve immediately.
Per serving
  • Calories: 300 kcal
  • Protein: 24g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g (from the potatoes)
  • Fats: 10g (primarily from the olive oil)

In this recipe:

This dish pairs the mild heat of cayenne with the freshness of lemon to bring out the best in the cod, a perfect light, healthy dinner

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