Description
A simple and flavorful recipe for baked cod seasoned with lemon and garlic, perfect for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Place the cod fillets in a baking dish and pour the lemon-garlic mixture over them.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can marinate the cod in the lemon-garlic mixture for 30 minutes before baking.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Baked Cod, Lemon, Garlic, Healthy Recipe, Fish Recipe