Spicy Baked Cod with Lime
Spicy Baked Cod with Lime
Ingredients
For the Cod
- 4 cod fillets, about 6 ounces each, skinless
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 limes, 1 juiced, 1 thinly sliced
For the Spicy Rub
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more, to taste
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For Garnish
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create the spicy rub.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels. This helps the rub adhere better and ensures a flakier fish. Place the fillets on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the cod fillets. Using your hands or a brush, spread the oil to coat both sides of each fillet. Then, generously sprinkle the spicy rub over both sides of the cod, pressing gently to adhere.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Arrange the thinly sliced lime rounds over and around the cod fillets on the baking sheet.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of your fillets.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400
- 7
Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Squeeze the juice from the remaining lime over the cooked fish. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro before serving immediately.
⏱️ 3 min
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Spicy Baked Cod with Lime
Ingredients
For the Cod
- 4 cod fillets, about 6 ounces each, skinless
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 limes, 1 juiced, 1 thinly sliced
For the Spicy Rub
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more, to taste
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For Garnish
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create the spicy rub.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels. This helps the rub adhere better and ensures a flakier fish. Place the fillets on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the cod fillets. Using your hands or a brush, spread the oil to coat both sides of each fillet. Then, generously sprinkle the spicy rub over both sides of the cod, pressing gently to adhere.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Arrange the thinly sliced lime rounds over and around the cod fillets on the baking sheet.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of your fillets.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400 - 7
Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Squeeze the juice from the remaining lime over the cooked fish. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro before serving immediately.
⏱️ 3 min