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Two baked white fish fillets topped with chopped herbs and minced garlic, garnished with parsley and lemon slices, sit in a rectangular baking dish with a light golden sauce.
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Lemon Baked Cod

Make the best baked cod recipe in 20 minutes or less with a sweet and savory, lemon and honey marinade and simple steps!
Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked cod, baked cod recipe, lemon baked cod
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 72kcal
Author: Ansley Beutler

Equipment

1 (9x13 inch) Baking Dish
1 Jar or Small Bowl

Ingredients

  • 4 cod filets
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lemon juice and zest (about 2 tablespoon juice and 1 tablespoon zest)
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 extra lemon optional, for extra flavor and presentation
  • Parsley finely chopped, to garnish
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Instructions

  • Prep. Preheat oven to 400 F. Pat the cod filets dry with a paper towel and get out a 9 X 13 inch baking pan.
    4 cod filets
  • Make the marinade. In a jar or small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic cloves, honey, salt, and pepper.
    2 tablespoon olive oil, 1 lemon, 3 garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon honey, ¼ teaspoon paprika, ¼ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • Assemble and Bake. Arrange the cod filets in the baking dish and gently pour the marinade over each, brushing along the top and sides of the filets. If you have an extra lemon, cut it in half and place each half in the corners of the baking dish. It will provide more flavor as the fish bakes and looks great for presentation! Bake the dish in the oven for 13 - 15 minutes depending on the thickness of the filets. The fish is done when it’s opaque all the way through and flakes easily.
  • Garnish and serve. Sprinkle each filet with some parsley, serve, and enjoy!
    Parsley, 1 extra lemon

Notes

Storage : Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Or, freeze them for up to 3 months. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 0.4mg | Sodium: 147mg | Potassium: 18mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.1mg