Description
A light and flavorful Mediterranean dish featuring cod paired with lemon, garlic, and herbs. Ready in just under 20 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (each about 5–6 oz)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, place the cod fillets.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the fillets and sprinkle with minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and dried oregano.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the cod is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: baked cod, Mediterranean recipe, healthy fish