Description
A delightful and simple dish featuring tender cod fillets baked with bright lemon slices, garlic, and fresh herbs, perfect for busy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 lemons (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme (optional, for garnish)
- Vegetables (such as asparagus or broccoli) – optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Arrange the cod fillets in a single layer on the prepared sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil.
- Sprinkle the minced garlic, salt, and pepper over the cod fillets evenly.
- Place lemon slices on top of each fillet and arrange optional vegetables around the cod.
- Bake for approximately 12-15 minutes, checking for doneness.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and optional thyme before serving.
Notes
Be careful not to overcook the fish to maintain its tenderness and avoid dryness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 80mg