Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6-ounce) cod fillets, skin on or off
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (such as parsley, thyme, rosemary), chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional: Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse the cod fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Season the cod fillets with salt and pepper and place them in a lightly greased baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, chopped herbs, lemon juice, and lemon zest; mix well.
- Pour the herb mixture evenly over the cod fillets and rub gently into the fish.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the cod is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for the best flavor.
- Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure even cooking.
- Consider adding breadcrumbs for a crispy topping.
- Adjust baking time based on the thickness of the fillets.
- Best served immediately after cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low-Calorie, High-Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet
- Calories: 200 Kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg