Lemon Garlic Baked Cod
Cod fillets baked in a bright dressing of olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice, then finished with parsley.
Equipment
- Medium baking dish
- Small mixing bowl
- zester
- Instant read thermometer
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 cod fillets 6 oz each
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 large lemon zested and juiced
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp paprika optional
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
- 4 lemon slices for serving
Instructions
Cooking
- Prep. Heat the oven to 400 degrees F and grease a medium baking dish.
- Mix. Combine the olive oil, garlic, zest, juice, salt, pepper, and paprika in a bowl.
- Arrange. Set the fillets in the dish and spoon the mixture over each one.
- Bake. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until opaque, flaky, and 145 F in the center.
- Finish. Top with parsley and lemon slices and serve hot.
Notes
Substitutions: Use haddock or tilapia in place of cod.
Tips: Add capers, olives, or a little Dijon mustard to the dressing for a different flavor.
Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheat to 165 F.