Description
Delight your taste buds with this flavorful Lemon-Herb Baked Cod recipe that is both easy to make and incredibly delicious. The combination of fresh lemon, aromatic herbs, and tender cod fillets will make this a go-to dish for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Cod Fillets:
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 ounces each)
Herb Mixture:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- Lemon slices
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease a baking dish.
- Prepare Cod: Pat dry the cod fillets and place them in the baking dish.
- Make Herb Mixture: In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, parsley, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Cover Cod: Spoon the herb mixture over the fillets.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes until the fish flakes easily.
- Garnish: Garnish with lemon slices before serving.
Notes
- This recipe pairs well with haddock or tilapia.
- Consider serving with roasted vegetables, rice, or a light salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
