Description
A delightful and easy-to-make recipe for Baked Cod with Lemon and Garlic. This dish features tender cod fillets flavored with a zesty combination of garlic, lemon, and fresh herbs, baked to perfection. A light and healthy meal that is both flavorful and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Cod Fillets:
- 4 cod fillets (5–6 oz each)
Seasoning:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Prepare the cod: Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels and place them in the baking dish.
- Make the seasoning: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and paprika. Pour the mixture evenly over the cod fillets, using a spoon or brush to coat the fish thoroughly.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is opaque throughout. Cooking time may vary slightly depending on thickness.
- Finish and serve: Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve immediately with lemon slices for garnish.
Notes
- Serve with rice, roasted vegetables, or a green salad for a light and healthy meal.
- This recipe works well with other white fish like haddock or halibut.
- To add a buttery finish, drizzle with a bit of melted butter before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
