Description
Baked Cod is a simple yet elegant dish that transforms fresh cod fillets into a culinary delight. With its buttery, lemon-infused crust and tender, flaky texture, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. In just 30 minutes, you can serve up a restaurant-quality meal that will impress your family and friends. Pair it with your favorite sides for a nutritious and satisfying dinner everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place cod fillets in the baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle garlic powder, salt, and pepper on top.
- Squeeze lemon juice evenly over the fillets.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet (170g)
- Calories: 232
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 445 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate cod fillets in lemon juice and garlic for 30 minutes before baking. Substitute cod with haddock or tilapia for variety.