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Baked Lemon Garlic Cod

This 5-ingredient baked lemon cod recipe requires only minutes of prep! It's a quick, healthy dinner that's packed with tangy, fresh lemon flavor.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 2936 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lbs. cod or other similar white fish
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 lemon cut into wedges
  • Optional Garnish: fresh herbs

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
  2. Season fish with garlic powder, salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.
  3. Pour oil into a large oven-proof skillet to coat the bottom of the pan (about 2 tablespoons). Heat over medium heat. Add butter, let it melt.
  4. Place fish in the oil and butter, skin side down. Cook until bottom is lightly browned (about 3-4 minutes).
  5. Use a spatula to gently turn the fish over.
  6. Place skillet in the oven and bake for about 8 more minutes, or until fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  7. Garnish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, sprinkle with chopped fresh herbs, and serve.

Notes

  • When pan-searing the fish, toss some minced garlic cloves with butter and olive oil for added flavor.
  • You can skip the pan-searing step altogether and just toss the seasoned fish right into the oven. Bake for 10-15 minutes, checking the fish after about 10 minutes.
  • Make a garlicky lemon butter sauce to pour over the fish! Mix 1/4th cup melted butter, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1-2 teaspoons of minced garlic, then pour or brush it over the fish before baking.
  • After searing, fish can be baked in a baking dish, on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, or in an oven-safe skillet.
  • For added flavor, place sliced lemons on top of the cod while it bakes to infuse the fillets with even more citrusy lemon flavor.
  • Garnish the finished lemon garlic cod with your favorite herbs – fresh dill, dried or fresh parsley, rosemary, or thyme are all great options.
  • Cooking Just for Two? You can easily cut all ingredients in half and cook about 3/4 lb. of fish. The cooking process and time will remain the same.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/4th of recipe Calories 293.6kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 1.3g (0%) Protein 38.2g (76%) Fat 14.2g (22%) Saturated Fat 4.8g (24%) Cholesterol 109.1mg (36%) Sodium 172.3mg (7%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 0.4g (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 2936

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4th of recipe
Calories 293.6kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 1.3g 0%
Protein 38.2g 76%
Fat 14.2g 22%
Saturated Fat 4.8g 24%
Cholesterol 109.1mg 36%
Sodium 172.3mg 7%
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugar 0.4g 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.