Description
A quick and delicious Baked Cod recipe with fresh lemon and garlic that transforms a classic ingredient into a restaurant-quality meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 oz) cod fillets
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 large lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- Optional: Black pepper (to taste)
- Optional: Fresh herbs (parsley or thyme)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt.
- Place cod on a parchment-lined baking sheet and brush with the mixture.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until fish flakes easily.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Optionally, let the cod marinate for 30 minutes before baking for extra taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg