Description
Succulent Lemon Garlic Cod brings Mediterranean coastal flavors right to your dinner plate. Fresh fish infused with zesty citrus and aromatic garlic creates a light, elegant meal you can savor in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Fish:
- 1 pound (454 grams) cod fillet (fresh or thawed from frozen)
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning (like Lawry’s or Goya)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Seafood seasoning (optional)
Herbs and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/2 lemon, juiced + zest
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste (or 2 cloves minced garlic)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Arrange oven rack in the top third position and heat to 400F, creating an optimal environment for delicate fish cooking.
- Create a flavorful base layer in the baking dish by arranging thin lemon slices across the bottom, which prevents sticking and imparts citrus essence.
- Craft a vibrant marinade by combining olive oil, fresh lemon juice and zest, minced garlic, chopped parsley, all-purpose seasoning, smoked paprika, and salt in a small mixing bowl.
- Gently position the cod fillet atop the lemon slices, ensuring full contact with the citrus layer.
- Generously brush or drizzle the prepared marinade over the fish, ensuring complete and even coverage of the entire fillet.
- Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven and roast at 400F for approximately 20 minutes, monitoring until the fish becomes translucent and easily flakes when tested with a fork.
- For an optional golden-brown exterior, activate the broiler and cook the fish for an additional 2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent overcooking.
Notes
- Choose thicker cod fillets for a more succulent and moist result, ensuring even cooking throughout the fish.
- Pat the cod completely dry before marinating to help the seasoning adhere better and prevent excess moisture during baking.
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of your cod fillet, checking for doneness when fish easily flakes with a fork and appears opaque white.
- For a low-carb and gluten-free option, replace all-purpose seasoning with a blend of herbs like thyme, oregano, and a pinch of salt to maintain flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 212 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.5 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg