Baked Cod with Lemon and Herbs
Baked cod with lemon and herbs is a simple, healthy dish featuring tender, flaky cod fillets seasoned with olive oil, garlic, lemon, and fresh herbs. It’s light, flavorful, and perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 4 cod fillets (fresh or thawed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme or dill, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 lemon, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Place cod fillets in the baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
- Sprinkle minced garlic, salt, pepper, parsley, and thyme or dill over the fillets.
- Top each fillet with lemon slices.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve immediately, garnished with more fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Don’t overbake—check doneness at 12 minutes.
- Use fresh or thawed cod and pat it dry before baking.
- Add cherry tomatoes or asparagus to the dish for a one-pan meal.
- Spoon pan juices over the cod before serving to keep it moist.
- Frozen cod works well—just thaw completely before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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