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Baked Cod With Lemon Olive Oil Recipe

This super simple recipe delivers a healthy and delicious baked cod dish in just 20 minutes! Perfectly flaky cod fillets are bathed in bright lemon juice and fragrant olive oil, creating a meal that's both elegant and effortless. A fantastic weeknight dinner ready in a flash!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 223 kcal
Protein 82g
Rating 5.0 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Cod With Lemon Olive Oil

  • 4 (6 ounce) cod fillets
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme (as a culinary suggestion, replacing oregano)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Hungarian paprika (optional, as a culinary suggestion)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • lemon wedges (for serving, optional)
  • fresh parsley (for serving, optional)

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How to Make Baked Cod With Lemon Olive Oil

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Line a 13x9 inch baking dish with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  3. Arrange the cod fillets in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  5. Drizzle the lemon-herb mixture evenly over the cod fillets, ensuring each fillet is coated.
  6. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cod is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C).
  7. Serve immediately and enjoy your flaky, flavorful baked cod!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

3g

Carbs

0g

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30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Healthy Very Low Carbs Main Dish Seafood Easy Low Fat Fish Dietary Low Sodium Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie High Protein Low Carb High In Something Low In Something Saltwater Fish Cod