Baked Cod
Baked cod is a delightful, flaky fish dish that’s perfect for any occasion, from weeknight dinners to special celebrations. With its buttery texture and bright flavors from fresh herbs and lemon, this recipe transforms simple cod fillets into a culinary masterpiece that will have your family and friends asking for seconds. Easy to prepare and healthy, it’s a meal you can feel good about serving. Enjoy tender bites of perfectly seasoned baked cod while sharing laughter around the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or dill, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels for a golden crust.
- Drizzle olive oil over each fillet and season generously with salt, pepper, minced garlic, and fresh herbs.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the seasoned fillets.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Let rest briefly before serving with sides like roasted vegetables or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet (170g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg