Lemon Herb Baked Cod
Lemon Herb Baked Cod
Ingredients
For the Lemon Herb Cod
- 4 cod fillets, about 6 ounces each, skin on or off
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, 1/2 juiced, 1/2 thinly sliced
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, optional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a baking dish large enough to hold the cod fillets in a single layer. This prevents sticking and aids in cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Pat the cod fillets thoroughly dry with paper towels. Removing excess moisture helps the fish cook more evenly and prevents it from steaming.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice (from 1/2 lemon), minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Combine until well blended.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Place the dried cod fillets in the prepared baking dish. Pour the olive oil mixture evenly over each fillet, ensuring they are well coated on all sides.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Arrange the thin lemon slices (from the other 1/2 lemon) on top of and around the cod fillets. If using, dot the fillets with the small pieces of unsalted butter for added richness.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the fish is opaque throughout and flakes easily with a fork. The exact cooking time will depend on the thickness of your cod fillets.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400
- 7
Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven. Garnish generously with fresh chopped parsley before serving immediately. Enjoy your perfectly baked lemon herb cod!
⏱️ 2 min
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Lemon Herb Baked Cod
Ingredients
For the Lemon Herb Cod
- 4 cod fillets, about 6 ounces each, skin on or off
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, 1/2 juiced, 1/2 thinly sliced
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, optional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a baking dish large enough to hold the cod fillets in a single layer. This prevents sticking and aids in cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Pat the cod fillets thoroughly dry with paper towels. Removing excess moisture helps the fish cook more evenly and prevents it from steaming.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice (from 1/2 lemon), minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Combine until well blended.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Place the dried cod fillets in the prepared baking dish. Pour the olive oil mixture evenly over each fillet, ensuring they are well coated on all sides.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Arrange the thin lemon slices (from the other 1/2 lemon) on top of and around the cod fillets. If using, dot the fillets with the small pieces of unsalted butter for added richness.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the fish is opaque throughout and flakes easily with a fork. The exact cooking time will depend on the thickness of your cod fillets.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400 - 7
Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven. Garnish generously with fresh chopped parsley before serving immediately. Enjoy your perfectly baked lemon herb cod!
⏱️ 2 min