Here’s a light, flavorful baked cod with lemon and garlic recipe — simple, healthy, and ready in about 20 minutes.
🐟 Baked Cod with Lemon & Garlic
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon (zest + juice)
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika (optional)
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Lemon slices (for topping)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare baking dish – Lightly grease with olive oil or line with parchment paper.
- Season the fish – Pat cod dry and place in the dish. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Make garlic-lemon mixture – Combine olive oil (or butter), minced garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Pour over cod – Spoon mixture evenly over each fillet. Top with lemon slices.
- Bake 12–15 minutes, depending on thickness, until fish flakes easily with a fork (internal temp 145°F / 63°C).
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
Pairs well with:
- Steamed asparagus or broccoli
- Roasted potatoes
- Rice or quinoa
- Simple side salad
🔥 Optional Add-Ons
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan during the last 5 minutes
- Add cherry tomatoes to the baking dish
- Finish with a small pat of butter for extra richness
If you’d like, I can also give you:
- A crispy breadcrumb version
- A Mediterranean-style version with olives & tomatoes
- Or an air fryer version
Just tell me which one you prefer 😊
