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Lemon Herb Baked Cod

A light and healthy baked cod recipe infused with fresh lemon, garlic, and herbs for a bright and flavorful seafood dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cod
  • 4 fillets cod fillets about 6 oz each
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lemon sliced
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
Herbs & Seasoning
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika optional

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • basting brush

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Pat the cod fillets dry and place them in a single layer in the baking dish.
  3. In a bowl mix olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  4. Brush the lemon herb mixture evenly over the cod fillets.
  5. Place lemon slices on top of each fillet and sprinkle paprika if using.
  6. Bake for 12–15 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
  7. Garnish with extra parsley and serve with fresh lemon wedges.

Notes

Avoid overcooking cod. Remove from the oven as soon as it flakes easily to keep the fish tender and moist.