Baked Lemon Garlic Cod with Parsley
Tender cod fillets baked with bright lemon, fragrant garlic, and fresh parsley for a simple, flavorful weeknight dinner.
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Ingredients
- 4 fillets cod fillets
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 medium lemon
- 1 bundle parsley
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with a little olive oil.
5 min
- 2
Pat the cod fillets dry and place them in the baking dish in a single layer.
3 min
- 3
Mince the garlic, chop the parsley, and zest or thinly slice one lemon if desired. Juice both lemons.
5 min
- 4
Drizzle the cod with olive oil and lemon juice, then rub with garlic, salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle parsley over the top.
4 min
- 5
Bake the cod for 12 to 15 minutes, or until it flakes easily with a fork and is opaque throughout.
15 min
- 6
Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges and spoon any pan juices over the fish.
2 min
Nutrition Facts
220
kcal
Calories
28
g
Protein
3
g
Carbs
10
g
Fat
1
g
Fiber
420
mg
Sodium
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Beverage Pairings
The Mediterranean table favors bright, sun-loving drinks: crisp dry rosé and citrusy whites for grilled fish and vegetables, fresh mint tea in the south, and pomegranate juice across the Levant. Olive oil, lemon and herbs ask for high acidity in the glass.
Wine, Beer & Spirits
Zesty citrus and herbs mirror lemon, olive oil and fresh herbs. A crisp, mineral profile is a natural match for seafood.
Serve well chilled (8–10°C).
A saline, citrus white made for grilled seafood. A crisp, mineral profile is a natural match for seafood.
Serve well chilled (8–10°C).
Dry, strawberry-tinged and versatile — it suits grilled vegetables, fish and mezze. Light-bodied and refreshing to match a delicate dish.
Serve well chilled (8–10°C).
Non-Alcoholic
Sweet, cooling mint tea is the traditional close to a meal in the region. Light-bodied and refreshing to match a delicate dish.
Serve hot in a small glass.
Tart and fruity, it complements spiced lamb and herby salads.
Serve chilled.
A clean refresher with a lemon twist alongside mezze. Light-bodied and refreshing to match a delicate dish.
Serve cold with a citrus twist.
Light and palate-cleansing — a safe, refreshing choice. Light-bodied and refreshing to match a delicate dish.
Steep at 75–80°C for 2 minutes.
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