Baked Cod
A simple and delicious baked cod dish featuring fresh flavors and healthy ingredients, perfect for a family dinner or quick meal.
Ingredients
Fish Ingredients
- 4 pieces 4 (4- to 6-ounce) skinless cod fillets
Seasoning and Coating
- to taste Salt and black pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or dill or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried
- 1 tablespoon minced scallions or chives
- 1 medium garlic clove, minced, or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 small lemon Zested and cut into wedges
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Pat the cod fillets dry with a paper towel. Place them in a baking dish big enough to hold them without crowding. Season them all over with salt and a few grinds of pepper.
- In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, parsley, scallions, and garlic. Zest the lemon into the bowl (about 1 to 2 teaspoons) and mix well with a fork.
- Brush the herb mixture over the cod fillets, turning them to coat both sides. Squeeze half of the zested lemon over the dish. Cut the remaining lemon half into wedges.
Baking
- Bake the cod until it’s cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, about 14 to 18 minutes, depending on the thickness.
- Spoon the juices over the fish and serve hot, with the lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
Serve baked cod hot right out of the oven. It pairs nicely with steamed veggies, rice, or a fresh salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently before serving.