Baked Cod with Lemon Garlic (Printable Version)

Tender cod fillets baked with zesty lemon, garlic, and herbs for a light, healthy meal ready in 30 minutes.

# What You Need:

01 - 4 cod fillets (about 5 ounces each), boneless, skinless

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

03 - Juice of 1 lemon

04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced

05 - 1 teaspoon salt

06 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

07 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

08 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

10 - Lemon slices, for garnish

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.

02 - Pat cod fillets dry with paper towels and place them in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.

03 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.

04 - Pour the marinade evenly over the cod fillets, ensuring each is well coated.

05 - Sprinkle chopped parsley, thyme leaves, and smoked paprika over the fish.

06 - Arrange lemon slices on top or around the fillets for extra flavor and presentation.

07 - Bake in the preheated oven for 16–20 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

08 - Remove from the oven, let rest for 2 minutes, then serve warm with your favorite sides.

01 -

This fish practically cooks itself while you sip wine and catch up on your day
The clean, bright flavors make you feel like you're dining by the Mediterranean coast
It's forgiving enough for beginners but impressive enough for company

02 -

Dry your fish thoroughly with paper towels or the marinade will slide right off instead of sticking
Don't overcook it, cod goes from perfect to dry in just a couple of minutes

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If your fillets are different thicknesses, put the thicker ones toward the back of the oven where it's hotter
Line your baking sheet with parchment paper and you can literally just crumple it up and toss it afterward