Description
A simple and tasty recipe for Baked Lemon Herb Cod, perfect for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound cod fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Place the cod fillets in a baking dish and pour the lemon herb mixture over the top, ensuring the fish is well coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is opaque in color.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges before serving.
Notes
- For a crispy topping, sprinkle some breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan cheese over the cod before baking.
- Add sliced tomatoes or bell peppers to the baking dish for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg