Lemony Herb-Baked Mediterranean Cod
Lemony Herb-Baked Mediterranean Cod features flaky fillets infused with fresh garlic, parsley, oregano, and a touch of paprika, all melting into a rich butter sauce. Thin lemon slices perfume the fish as it bakes, creating a bright, clean finish that pairs beautifully with simple sides. Serve for a light weeknight dinner or an elegant but unfussy weekend meal.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
On a cutting board, place the softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, oregano, and thyme or rosemary. Using a sharp knife, chop the herbs and garlic together with the butter, cutting and mixing as you go. Add pink salt, black pepper, and paprika, and mix until well combined.
- 3
Pat the cod filets dry. In a 12x18-inch casserole or baking pan, set each filet on top of 2 lemon slices. Evenly portion the herb butter mixture over the filets; use a fork or offset spatula to spread the herb butter over the filets. Place the remaining 2 lemon slices on top of each filet.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 13 to 15 minutes, until the cod flakes easily with a fork. See note.
- 5
To serve, drizzle each filet with extra virgin olive oil and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
- Calories 203.56 kcal Moderate
- Protein 20.39 g Good Source
- Carbs 3.95 g Moderate
- Total Fat 12.1 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 5.51 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 72.47 mg High
- Sodium 73.47 mg Low Source
- Fiber 1.59 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.96 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 41.26 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.83 mg Low Source
- Potassium 530.47 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 103.06 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 14.77 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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