Description
A simple and delicious baked cod recipe with a zesty lemon flavor, perfect for a quick dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 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, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Place the cod fillets in a baking dish and pour the lemon mixture over them.
- 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
- Serve with steamed vegetables or a side salad for a complete meal.
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice according to your taste preference.
- Cod can be substituted with other white fish if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Baked Cod, Lemon Cod Recipe, Quick Dinner Recipe