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Baked Cod Recipe with Lemon and Garlic: Easy Weeknight Delight

Baked Cod Recipe with Lemon and Garlic: A Simple Weeknight Gem

This Baked Cod Recipe with Lemon and Garlic is an easy weeknight delight, combining fresh flavors for a delicious meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 2 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cod
  • 4 fillets Cod Mild and flaky; fresh is best, but thawed frozen works too.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Adds fruity flavor and promotes a golden crust.
For the Flavoring
  • 1 medium Lemon Freshly squeezed juice is preferred for best flavor.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Freshly minced for depth and aromatic goodness.
  • to taste Salt Essential seasoning.
  • to taste Pepper Essential seasoning.
For the Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley Feel free to substitute with dill or thyme.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Prepare the baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
  3. Arrange the cod fillets on the lined baking sheet, ensuring there’s space between them.
  4. Drizzle the olive oil over each fillet and season with minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  5. Bake in your preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the cod is opaque and flakes easily.
  6. Rest for about 2 minutes before serving and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 25gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 700mgVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with a side of roasted vegetables or jasmine rice for a complete meal. Makes clean-up easier by using parchment paper.

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