Easy Lemon Garlic Baked Cod for a Zesty Dinner Delight

Enjoy this Lemon Garlic Baked Cod, a light and healthy dish bursting with flavor.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 18

Total Time 28

Servings: 4 fillets

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 230

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cod

4 fillets cod skinless and boneless
to taste salt
to taste freshly ground black pepper

For the Marinade

2 lemons thinly sliced
3 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon dried parsley or fresh parsley, chopped
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional

For Garnishing

to taste fresh parsley, chopped
to taste lemon wedges

Equipment

baking dish
whisk
measuring spoons
cutting board
knife

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, melted butter, garlic, parsley, paprika, and red pepper flakes.
Line the bottom of a baking dish with half of the lemon slices.
Place the cod fillets in a single layer on top of the lemon slices.
Pour the marinade evenly over the cod and top with remaining lemon slices.
Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until the cod flakes easily with a fork.
Optionally broil for an additional 1 to 2 minutes for a golden finish.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 600mgVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve promptly to ensure maximum flavor and moisture.

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