Description
Lemon Herb Cod is a vibrant dish featuring flaky cod fillets infused with zesty lemon and aromatic herbs, perfect for elevating any meal with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 lemons (juiced, zest reserved)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Place cod fillets in the baking dish and pour the marinade over them, ensuring even coverage.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cod flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with lemon slices and extra herbs before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to replace parsley with dill or basil for a different flavor profile.
- Adding capers will introduce a tangy twist to the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet (170g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg