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How Long to Cook Cod Fillet (Fresh, Oven-Baked) in the sheet pan

Specification: Fresh Pacific or Atlantic cod fillets (1-inch thick, 6 oz each), seasoned with butter and breadcrumb topping

Target Temp

400°F (204°C)

Radiant Heat

Total Time

12–15 mins

Total Cook Window

Flip Mark

No Flip

Continuous Cook

Internal Safe Temp

145°F (63°C) internal

USDA Safe Pull

COOK MODE

Live timer · flip prompt · target temp · rest stage

Start cook

3-Step Execution Protocol

Preheat & Prep

Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Arrange cod fillet (fresh, oven-baked) (Fresh Pacific or Atlantic cod fillets (1-inch thick, 6 oz each), seasoned with butter and breadcrumb topping) on a parchment-lined sheet pan in a single layer. Spray lightly with high-smoke-point oil.

Cook

Cook for 12–15 mins. Do not flip; allow surface to develop undisturbed.

Check & Rest

Opaque milky-white flesh that flakes cleanly into large tender petals; internal temp hits 145°F. Confirm internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C) internal. Rest for 2 minutes before serving.

Verification Basis & Testing Rig

USDA FSIS Seafood Doneness Standard (145°F); National Fisheries Institute Cod Baking Specifications.

Pro Tip: Tuck any thin tapered tail sections under the fillet so the entire fish cooks at the exact same rate without dry edges.

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