Easy Oven-Baked Cod with Lemon Slices
A delightful way to bring the ocean’s bounty to your table with minimal effort, this dish features tender cod paired with bright lemon slices for a flavor-packed weeknight dinner.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250kcal
Equipment
- Baking Dish
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Cod Fillets Skinless and boneless, fresh cod fillets.
- 2 large Fresh Lemons Sliced into thin rounds.
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil High-quality extra virgin olive oil.
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly cracked.
- 0.5 cup Fresh Herbs Chopped parsley or dill for garnish.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare a baking dish by lightly greasing it with a tablespoon of olive oil.
- Place the cod fillets in the baking dish, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the cod fillets.
- Sprinkle the minced garlic evenly over the fillets.
- Season the cod with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
- Layer the lemon slices over the cod fillets.
- Bake for approximately 15-20 minutes, until the cod is opaque and flakes easily.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Before serving, sprinkle the chopped fresh herbs over the cod.
- Serve warm, accompanied by your favorite sides.
Notes
Consider adding seasonal vegetables or experimenting with different herbs for variations.