Description
This baked cod with lemon and garlic recipe is a quick, healthy, and delicious seafood dinner option perfect for busy weeknights or light meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 oz) cod fillets
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped
- Lemon slices, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Pat the cod fillets dry and place them in the prepared baking dish.
- Spoon the lemon garlic marinade evenly over the cod fillets.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and lemon slices before serving.
Equipment
2Pcs Heart Shape Cake Pans, Aluminum Heart Cake Mold, Reusable 10 inch
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- Do not overcook the cod to keep it moist and flaky.
- Fresh lemon juice and garlic provide the best flavor.
- Optional: Broil for 1–2 minutes at the end for a golden top.
- You can substitute cod with haddock, halibut, or tilapia.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
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