Baked Lemon Herb Cod
A simple and flavorful baked cod recipe featuring fresh lemon juice, garlic, and herbs for a light and healthy meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Method: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (6 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Lemon slices, for garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the cod fillets in a baking dish.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the lemon herb mixture evenly over the cod fillets.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with lemon slices and chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Do not overcook the cod to avoid a dry texture; baking time may vary depending on fillet thickness. Fresh herbs can be substituted for dried for a brighter flavor.
Nutrition
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 60
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