Lemon Herb Baked Cod
Lemon Herb Baked Cod
Ingredients
For the Lemon Herb Baked Cod
- 4 cod fillets, about 6 ounces each, skin removed if desired
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, 1/2 juiced, 1/2 thinly sliced
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika, optional, for color
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Pat the cod fillets dry thoroughly with paper towels. This helps ensure a flaky texture. Season both sides of the fillets lightly with a pinch of salt and pepper.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice from half a lemon, minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh dill, kosher salt, black pepper, and paprika (if using).
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Arrange the seasoned cod fillets in a single layer in the prepared baking dish. Pour the lemon herb mixture evenly over each fillet. Place the thin lemon slices from the remaining half lemon on top of the cod.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of your fillets.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400
- 6
Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven. Serve immediately, garnished with extra fresh parsley or dill if desired.
⏱️ 2 min
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Lemon Herb Baked Cod
Ingredients
For the Lemon Herb Baked Cod
- 4 cod fillets, about 6 ounces each, skin removed if desired
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, 1/2 juiced, 1/2 thinly sliced
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika, optional, for color
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Pat the cod fillets dry thoroughly with paper towels. This helps ensure a flaky texture. Season both sides of the fillets lightly with a pinch of salt and pepper.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice from half a lemon, minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh dill, kosher salt, black pepper, and paprika (if using).
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Arrange the seasoned cod fillets in a single layer in the prepared baking dish. Pour the lemon herb mixture evenly over each fillet. Place the thin lemon slices from the remaining half lemon on top of the cod.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of your fillets.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400 - 6
Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven. Serve immediately, garnished with extra fresh parsley or dill if desired.
⏱️ 2 min