Here’s a light, flavorful Lemon-Herb Baked Cod recipe — flaky, fresh, and ready in under 25 minutes 🍋🐟
Lemon-Herb Baked Cod
Ingredients
- 1½ lb cod fillets (fresh or thawed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano or thyme
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley or dill, chopped
- ½ tsp paprika (optional)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- Lemon slices (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
- Pat cod dry and place in a lightly greased baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, herbs, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Spoon mixture evenly over cod.
- Top with lemon slices if desired.
- Bake 12–15 minutes, until fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Optional: Broil 1–2 minutes for lightly browned edges.
Tips for Perfect Cod
- 🐟 Cod is done at 145°F (63°C) internal temp.
- 🍋 Don’t overbake or it will dry out.
- 🌿 Fresh herbs give the best flavor.
Serving Ideas
- With roasted potatoes or rice
- Alongside asparagus, green beans, or zucchini
- Flaked over a fresh salad
Variations
- 🧈 Creamy: add 2 tbsp butter and 2 tbsp cream
- 🌶️ Spicy: add red pepper flakes
- 🧄 Parmesan: sprinkle grated Parmesan before baking
Want this as a foil-packet, air fryer, or Mediterranean-style version?
