Baked Cod
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
251 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Baked Cod
Description
The Baked Cod recipe combines cod fillets with a marinade of olive oil, honey, soy sauce, lemon zest, parsley, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper. The marinade infuses the fish with a subtle sweet and savory profile alongside herbal freshness. After marinating for at least 30 minutes, the cod is baked at 400°F until cooked through and opaque, then briefly broiled to develop golden, slightly crisp edges.
This cooking method yields delicate, flaky white fish with a nuanced flavor. The finishing garnish of fresh herbs and lemon wedges complements the marinade and adds a crisp contrast. The marinade's balance of ingredients ensures the cod stays moist while imparting herbal and citrus highlights.
This dish can be served immediately, perhaps alongside simple sides such as steamed vegetables or rice, making it a practical choice for a flavorful seafood main course.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 pounds cod cut into 4 fillets
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 3/4 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons parsley plus more for garnish, chopped, fresh
- 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme fresh leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- cooking spray
- lemon wedges, fresh, for garnish
- Herb wedges, fresh, for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, soy sauce, lemon zest, parsley, thyme, salt, pepper and garlic.
- Add the fish to the bowl and spoon the marinade over the top. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a baking dish with cooking spray.
- Place the cod fillets into the prepared dish. Spoon the marinade over the fish. Bake for 10-11 minutes or until fish is opaque and just cooked through.
- Turn on the broiler. Broil for 3-4 minutes or until edges of fish are browned.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs and lemon wedges.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 251 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 251kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 619mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 595mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 92IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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