Baked Cod Recipe with Lemon and Garlic: A Simple Delightful Dish
This Baked Cod Recipe with Lemon and Garlic is a simple yet delightful dish that highlights the tender flaky texture of cod, complemented by vibrant lemon and aromatic garlic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets cod fish
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juice and zest
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice and zest, salt, black pepper, and thyme.
- Place the cod fillets in a baking dish and pour the marinade over the fish.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, you can marinate the cod in the lemon-garlic mixture for 30 minutes before baking.
- Fresh herbs like parsley or dill can be used as a garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg