Description
This Baked Cod with Lemon and Herbs recipe is an easy, light, and flavorful dish that brings together tender cod fillets with the refreshing taste of lemon and aromatic herbs. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner, this dish is quick to prepare and requires minimal ingredients while delivering maximum flavor.
Ingredients
4 cod fillets (6 oz each)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
- Place the cod fillets in the prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the lemon and herb mixture over the cod fillets, making sure each fillet is evenly coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
- Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes.
Notes
To add veggies, slice zucchini or bell peppers and place them around the cod fillets before baking.
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
For a citrus twist, mix lemon and orange juice/zest instead of just lemon.
Feel free to swap rosemary and thyme for fresh herbs like basil or dill.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Reheat at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (6 oz)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
