Baked Lemon Garlic Cod (Mediterranean Style)

25 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. 2Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  3. 3Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  4. 4Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
  5. 5Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
  6. 6Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
  7. 7In a small bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, paprika, salt, black pepper, and chili flakes.
  8. 8In a small bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, paprika, salt, black pepper, and chili flakes.
  9. 9In a small bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, paprika, salt, black pepper, and chili flakes.
  10. 10Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels.
  11. 11Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels.
  12. 12Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels.
  13. 13Place them in the baking dish in a single layer.
  14. 14Place them in the baking dish in a single layer.
  15. 15Place them in the baking dish in a single layer.
  16. 16Brush or spoon the marinade evenly over each fillet.
  17. 17Brush or spoon the marinade evenly over each fillet.
  18. 18Brush or spoon the marinade evenly over each fillet.
  19. 19If using tomatoes, capers, or olives, scatter them around and slightly over the fish.
  20. 20If using tomatoes, capers, or olives, scatter them around and slightly over the fish.
  21. 21If using tomatoes, capers, or olives, scatter them around and slightly over the fish.
  22. 22Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is opaque in the center.
  23. 23Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is opaque in the center.
  24. 24Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is opaque in the center.
  25. 25Remove from oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
  26. 26Remove from oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
  27. 27Remove from oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
  28. 28Add fresh lemon slices on top for extra brightness.
  29. 29Add fresh lemon slices on top for extra brightness.
  30. 30Add fresh lemon slices on top for extra brightness.

Ingredients

  • 4 about 150-180g each cod fillets
  • 4 about 150-180g each cod fillets
  • 4 about 150-180g each cod fillets
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 whole lemon zest
  • 1 whole lemon zest
  • 1 whole lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp sea salt
  • 0.5 tsp sea salt
  • 0.5 tsp sea salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp red chili flakes
  • 0.25 tsp red chili flakes
  • 0.25 tsp red chili flakes
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • lemon slices for garnish
  • lemon slices for garnish
  • lemon slices for garnish
  • 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tbsp capers
  • 2 tbsp capers
  • 2 tbsp capers
  • 1 handful sliced black olives
  • 1 handful sliced black olives
  • 1 handful sliced black olives

Equipment

baking dishparchment papersmall bowlpaper towels

Tips

  • Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels.
  • Cooking time depends on thickness.
  • Serve with roasted vegetables, garlic sautéed spinach, quinoa, brown rice, or a fresh Mediterranean salad.
  • Drizzle with a little extra olive oil before serving for authentic flavor.