Description
A quick and healthy Baked Cod recipe featuring flaky cod fillets in a zesty lemon and garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Cod Fillets (6 oz each)
- 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, fresh herbs (parsley or thyme) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and sea salt until well combined.
- Place the cod fillets skin-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the olive oil mixture evenly over each fillet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cod flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from the oven, and serve warm, garnished with lemon slices and fresh herbs.
Notes
Pairs well with garlic mashed potatoes or fresh arugula salad. For variations, add seasonal vegetables or adjust spices to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 50mg