Baked Cod with Lemon
A simple yet elegant dish of baked cod enhanced with lemon and garlic, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon (juiced and zested)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to get it ready for that golden, flaky cod.
- Mix together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Place the cod fillets in a baking dish neatly.
- Pour the lemon mixture over the cod fillets, ensuring each piece is coated.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish the baked cod with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve with roasted vegetables or a green salad for a complete meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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