Lemon Baked Cod
A simple yet flavorful lemon-baked cod dish, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- 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)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Arrange the cod fillets in a baking dish.
- Drizzle the marinade over the top of the fillets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish the cod with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve with a crisp green salad or seasoned quinoa for a wholesome meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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