Description
This Baked Cod with Lemon and Garlic recipe is a quick and healthy seafood dish that delivers big flavor with minimal effort. Tender cod fillets are baked to perfection with zesty lemon, fragrant garlic, and a touch of paprika, making it the ideal weeknight dinner or light weekend meal. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s low-carb, protein-rich, and bursting with freshness.
Ingredients
- Cod fillets
- Olive oil
- Garlic cloves, minced
- Fresh lemon juice
- Lemon zest
- Paprika
- Kosher salt
- Ground black pepper
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat cod fillets dry and place them in a lightly greased baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Spoon the mixture over the fillets to coat evenly.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until cod flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
- Substitute parsley with fresh dill or thyme for variation.
- Sprinkle red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
- For a Mediterranean flair, add cherry tomatoes and olives before baking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Reheat gently in the oven at 300°F or in the microwave in short bursts.
