Description
This Lemon-Garlic Baked Cod is a Mediterranean-inspired dish that’s ready in just 15 minutes. With flaky, tender cod infused with fresh lemon, garlic, and butter, it’s a foolproof recipe that delivers restaurant-quality results using simple, wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs cod loin fillet, patted dry
- Salt to taste
- Fresh black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, diced
- 1 small lemon, sliced into rounds
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
- Optional substitutions: halibut, sea bass, or mahi-mahi; ghee or vegan butter; lime juice; garlic powder (1 tsp)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) for even, gentle baking.
- Pat cod fillets dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and minced garlic.
- Place seasoned cod fillets in a baking dish without overlapping.
- Drizzle the lemon-garlic mixture evenly over the fillets.
- Top with lemon slices and scatter diced butter over the fish.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork (internal temp 145°F).
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Ensure fillets are completely dry before baking to avoid steaming. For best flavor, use fresh lemon juice and high-quality olive oil. Do not overcook—remove when just opaque for tender, juicy results.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lemon garlic baked cod, healthy fish recipe, quick dinner, mediterranean cod