Lemon-Garlic Baked Cod
A quick, simple, and flavorful baked cod recipe perfect for weeknights or impressing guests. Features a bright lemon-garlic sauce and tender, flaky fish.
Equipment
- Oven preheated to 400°F (200°C)
- Small bowl
- Baking dish just big enough to hold the cod
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1.5 lbs cod loin fillet patted dry
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil good quality extra virgin
- 4 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed (from 1-2 lemons)
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 0.25 cup butter diced, unsalted recommended
- 1 small lemon sliced
- chopped parsley optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lay your cod fillets out and give them a generous sprinkle of salt and pepper on both sides.1.5 lbs cod loin fillet
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and minced garlic.1.5 lbs cod loin fillet
- Place the seasoned fillets in a baking dish.1.5 lbs cod loin fillet
- Drizzle the lemon-garlic mixture all over the cod.1.5 lbs cod loin fillet
- Tuck thin lemon slices around and on top of the cod.1.5 lbs cod loin fillet
- Sprinkle the diced butter all over the top of the cod and lemon slices.1.5 lbs cod loin fillet
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.1.5 lbs cod loin fillet
- Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired, and serve immediately.1.5 lbs cod loin fillet
Notes
For best results, do not overcook the cod. Patting the fish dry before seasoning helps achieve a better texture. The lemon-garlic mixture and garlic can be prepped a few hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator.