Baked Lemon Cod
A simple and flavorful dish showcasing baked cod with zesty lemon and herbs that is perfect for any weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets
- 2 lemons (juiced and zested)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix together the lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Place the cod fillets in a baking dish.
- Pour the lemon mixture over the cod fillets and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the fish in the lemon mixture for 30 minutes before baking. Ensure the cod is fresh for the best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Find it online: https://www.pennykitchenz.com/baked-lemon-cod/