3.0 from 6 votes
Easy Baked Greek Cod Recipe with Lemon and Garlic
Whether you're entertaining or relaxing, this recipe hits the spot.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 249 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- 16 oz cod fillets, cut into 4 pieces (1 lb) For 6 oz portions, buy 24 oz (1.5 lb)
- 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 3 tablespoon lemon juice juice of one large lemon
- ½ teaspoon each, salt + black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon Coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
- pinch chili flakes optional
- 6 cherry tomatoes halved
- ⅓ c red onion one small onion
- 2 tablespoon olives halved
- 1 tablespoon feta cheese crumbled for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a small bow, melt the butter, then add the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, salt, pepper, spices, and herbs. Mix and set aside.
- In a large baking dish, add the cod fillets, cherry tomatoes, red onion, olives and coat them with the lemon juice mixture.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until the fish is cooked through and flakes apart easily (an internal temperature should reach 140-145°F).
- Serve Immediately and garnish with crumbled feta cheese and chopped parsley.
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Notes
- This recipe uses 1 pound of boneless, skinless cod fillets which makes 4, 4 oz servings. If you want larger servings, buy 1 ½ pounds of cod for 6 oz servings. The marinade and other ingredients do not need to be increased for the extra fish.
Nutrition Information
Calories
249kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
60mg
(20%)
Sodium
491mg
(20%)
Potassium
599mg
(17%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
419IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
71mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 249
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 249kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 491mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 599mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 419IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.