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
Allergen information: may contain fish. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 340 gcod fillet, about 1.5 inch (3.8 cm) 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
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
About 5 min
- 2
Pat the cod fillet dry with paper towels. This helps ensure a better texture.
About 1 min
- 3
In a small bowl, combine the fresh parsley, fresh dill, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper.
About 1 min
- 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
Arrange the lemon slices over the cod fillet. Squeeze the juice from the remaining lemon half over the fish.
About 1 min
- 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
Carefully transfer the cooked cod to serving plates. Serve immediately.
Per serving
Nutrition
- 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
Store leftover cooked cod in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Gently reheat in a microwave or oven until just warmed through to prevent drying out.
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