Lemon-Garlic Baked Cod: The Best Easy Recipe for Home Cooks
A simple and flavorful lemon-garlic baked cod recipe perfect for home cooks looking for an easy yet delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets cod fish
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Place the cod fillets in a baking dish and pour the lemon-garlic mixture over the top.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a crunchy topping, add breadcrumbs before baking.
- Pair with a side of vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg