Baked Cod
A quick, healthy, and flavorful baked cod recipe perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinners. Tender, flaky cod fillets are seasoned with fresh herbs, lemon, garlic, and olive oil, then baked to perfection with minimal cleanup. This versatile dish supports a balanced diet and can be adapted with various spices and toppings to suit your taste.
Ingredients
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper to ensure easy cleanup.
Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Brush each fillet evenly with olive oil. Sprinkle salt, freshly ground pepper, minced garlic, lemon zest, and chopped fresh herbs over the fillets. Add optional spices like paprika or chili flakes if desired.
Place the seasoned fillets in the prepared baking dish, spacing them evenly. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the fish becomes opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Once out of the oven, drizzle the baked cod with fresh lemon juice. For extra richness, add a pat of melted butter or garlic butter if using. Sprinkle additional fresh herbs or a small amount of grated cheese if desired before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1 cod fillet (6 oz)
- Calories
- 180 kcal
- Sugar Content
- 0.5 g
- Sodium Content
- 150 mg
- Fat Content
- 7 g
- Saturated Fat Content
- 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content
- 6 g
- Trans Fat Content
- 0 g
- Carbohydrate Content
- 1 g
- Fiber Content
- 0 g
- Protein Content
- 28 g
- Cholesterol Content
- 55 mg
