Baked Cod Recipe: Easy Lemon and Garlic Brilliance at Home
This delicious baked cod recipe is infused with the bright flavors of lemon and garlic, making it a perfect weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets cod fish
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Place the cod fillets on a baking sheet.
- Brush the fish with the lemon garlic mixture.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice or steamed vegetables.
- For extra flavor, add slices of lemon on top of the cod before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg