Baked Cod

Directions

1. 1
   Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 400F. Spray baking pan with cooking spray or lightly oil. Set aside.
2. 2
   Dab both sides of cod fish dry with paper towels, season both sides with salt and pepper.
3. 3
   In a small pan set over medium low, heat butter, minced garlic, paprika, onion powder, cayenne pepper and parsley or basil. Stir for about 30 seconds or 1 minute.
4. 4
   Let this mixture sit for a little bit about 5 minutes.
5. 5
   Add lemon juice to mixture.
6. 6
   Brush cod fish with spice mixture, making sure every inch is covered with spice.
7. 7
   Add to prepared baking dish or baking sheet.
8. 8
   Bake until cooked through, about 10-15 minutes, depending on the thickness of your fish and your preferred doneness. When the thickest part of cod is easily flaked with a fork, then is perfectly cooked.
9. 9
   Garnish immediately with lemon.