Description
This Baked Cod with Lemon and Garlic recipe is a simple and flavorful way to prepare cod fillets. The combination of zesty lemon, aromatic garlic, and savory herbs enhances the mild taste of the cod. Perfect for a quick and healthy dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
Cod Fillets:
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley or 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the cod fillets: Pat the cod fillets dry and place them in a lightly greased baking dish.
- Make the seasoning: In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the cod fillets: Spoon the seasoning mixture evenly over the cod fillets. Top each fillet with a thin slice of lemon.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve: Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley or lemon slices if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the cod in the lemon garlic mixture for 15 minutes before baking.
- Serve with rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh green salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
