Description
This Baked Cod is a light, flaky, and flavorful dish made with tender white fish, fresh lemon, and simple seasonings. This easy baked cod recipe is perfect for a healthy dinner, delivering moist, delicate fish in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 4 cod fillets
2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley or fresh parsley, chopped
Lemon slices for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels and place them in the baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil (or melted butter), garlic, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, paprika, and parsley.
- Brush or spoon the mixture evenly over the cod fillets.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve immediately with fresh lemon slices.
Notes
Do not overcook the cod to keep it moist and tender.Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
You can add a breadcrumb topping for extra crunch.Try adding cherry tomatoes, olives, or capers for a Mediterranean twist.Substitute with haddock, tilapia, or halibut if needed.Bake in foil for extra moisture if desired.
