Description
This Lemon-Garlic Baked Cod recipe combines vibrant citrus, buttery richness, and tender flaky fish for a restaurant-quality meal in just 15 minutes. Healthy, easy, and absolutely delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs cod loin fillet, patted dry
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh cracked pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1–2 lemons)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, diced
- 1 small lemon, thinly sliced
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat cod fillets dry with paper towels.
- Season both sides of the cod with salt and pepper. Let rest for 2–3 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and minced garlic until combined.
- Arrange cod fillets in a baking dish without overlapping.
- Drizzle the lemon-garlic mixture evenly over each fillet.
- Top with thin lemon slices and scatter diced butter over the fish.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until cod flakes easily with a fork and reaches 145°F internal temperature.
- Remove from oven, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
Use halibut or haddock as substitutes for cod. For a lighter version, reduce butter by half or replace with olive oil. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: lemon garlic cod, baked cod, healthy fish recipe, easy weeknight dinner, Mediterranean seafood