Description
Baked Cod with Lemon is a quick and healthy dish that delights the palate with its fresh flavors. This easy seafood dinner features flaky cod fillets enhanced by a zesty lemon-garlic mixture, making it perfect for family gatherings or busy weeknights. With only 10 minutes of prep time and less than 30 minutes in the oven, you can serve a nutritious meal that everyone will love. Pair this baked cod with vibrant salads, grains, or roasted vegetables for a well-rounded dinner. Impress your family and friends tonight with this elegant yet simple recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds cod fillets
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- Fresh ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons minced shallot
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the cod fillets dry and season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix lemon juice, zest, olive oil, oregano, shallot, and garlic.
- Brush some mixture on the baking dish and place cod inside.
- Pour remaining mixture over the fillets and sprinkle with paprika.
- Bake for 17-20 minutes until fish flakes easily.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg