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Lemon Herb Cod

This simple baked cod recipe features flaky white fish infused with bright lemon and fresh herbs. It's a light and flavorful main course that comes together quickly for a weeknight meal.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time
25 min
Serves
2
Difficulty
Easy
Per serving
240 kcal
Gluten-free

Allergen information: may contain fish. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Lemon Herb Cod

Mise en place

Ingredients

  • 340 gcod fillet, about 1.5 inch thick
  • 1 pcslemon, half thinly sliced, half juiced
  • 2 tbspfresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbspfresh dill, chopped
  • 0.5 tspgarlic powder
  • 0.5 tspsea salt
  • 0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 tbspolive oil

Equipment

baking sheet · parchment paper · oven · small bowl

The method

Step by step

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.

    About 5 min

  2. 2

    Pat the cod fillet dry with paper towels. This helps ensure a better texture.

    About 1 min

  3. 3

    In a small bowl, combine the fresh parsley, fresh dill, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper.

    About 1 min

  4. 4

    Place the cod fillet on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle the herb mixture evenly over the top.

    About 1 min

  5. 5

    Arrange the lemon slices over the cod fillet. Squeeze the juice from the remaining lemon half over the fish.

    About 1 min

  6. 6

    Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cod is opaque throughout and flakes easily with a fork.

    About 15 min

    Cook’s note: Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of your cod. Avoid overcooking to keep the fish moist.

  7. 7

    Carefully transfer the cooked cod to serving plates. Serve immediately.

Per serving

Nutrition

78%Score
Calories
239.5kcal
Protein
32.6g
Carbs
10.9g
Fat
8.4g
Fibre
3.4g
Sugar
2.4g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover cooked cod in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Gently reheat in a microwave or oven until just warmed through to prevent drying out.