Lemon Garlic Baked Cod
A vibrant and flavorful baked cod dish infused with lemon and garlic, perfect for a light yet satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 3 cloves of garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix together the lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Place the cod fillets in a baking dish and pour the lemon garlic mixture over them.
- Slide the dish into the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove from oven and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For additional flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes or using lime instead of lemon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 50mg