Baked Cod
Baked cod is a quick and nutritious dish featuring tender fish paired with a zesty lemon-garlic sauce, perfect for weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 fillets 4 cod fillets
- 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 each 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 cloves 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon paprika
- to taste Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place the cod fillets in a baking dish.
- Pour the olive oil mixture over the cod.
Cooking
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the cod in the olive oil mixture for about 30 minutes before baking. Adjust the seasoning to your taste by adding herbs like thyme or dill. Make sure not to overbake the fish; it should be opaque and flake easily. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.