Baked Cod with Lemon and Garlic
Baked cod with lemon and garlic, light and flavorful fish recipe perfect for a healthy dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 cod fillets about 6 oz each
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 large lemon sliced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Pat cod fillets dry with paper towels and place in the dish.
- Drizzle olive oil over the fish.
- Sprinkle garlic, salt, black pepper, and paprika evenly over the fillets.
- Pour lemon juice over the fish and place lemon slices on top.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Do not overcook to keep fish tender and moist.
Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.
Thaw frozen cod completely before cooking.
Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.
Thaw frozen cod completely before cooking.