Amazing Mediterranean Baked Cod: 1 Simple Trick
This Mediterranean Baked Cod recipe, brought to you by Sasha, delivers a bright, flavorful fish dish infused with sunny lemon and aromatic herbs. It is simple to make and perfect for sharing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs Cod fillets
- 2 Lemons, sliced
- 4 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp Dried thyme
- 1/4 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Place the cod fillets in the prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, and thyme.
- Pour the herb mixture evenly over the fish fillets.
- Season the cod with salt and pepper.
- Arrange the lemon slices on top of and around the cod.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add cherry tomatoes or Kalamata olives to the baking dish for extra Mediterranean flavor.
- If you do not have fresh parsley, use dried herbs, but reduce the amount slightly.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with a simple side of rice pilaf or a fresh green salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: approx. 250
- Sugar: less than 1g
- Sodium: approx. 150mg
- Fat: approx. 12g
- Saturated Fat: approx. 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: approx. 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: approx. 2g
- Fiber: less than 1g
- Protein: approx. 32g
- Cholesterol: approx. 70mg
