If you are looking for a delicious and easy weeknight dinner option, look no further than this easy lemon garlic cod! With just a few simple ingredients, and very little prep time or cooking know-how required, you will be able to enjoy a quick yet flavorful meal that is sure to please. Not only is the recipe incredibly healthy – with lots of protein from the cod and essential vitamins and nutrients thanks to its citrusy garnish – it can also be easily tailored based on dietary restrictions or preferences. So whether you’re in the mood for something paleo friendly, gluten free, dairy free or just plain tasty, let this lemon garlic cod dish do its magic!
Recipe
Serves 4
2 lemons
2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
1/4 cups olive oil
1 1/2 lb cod, cut into equal filets
2 Tbsp parsley, fresh, chopped
How to Prepare
Preheat oven to 400° F.
Slice one lemon into rounds and squeeze the juice from the other.
Mince or press garlic.
Whisk together lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil. Pour into a glass baking dish large enough to accommodate cod filets.
Pat cod dry and season with salt and pepper. Add to the dish, flipping once to coat all sides with lemon garlic mixture.
Place lemon rounds on top of fish filets and bake for about 20-25 minutes or until the cod is cooked through and flaky.
Place on plates and drizzle with pan juices before serving. Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
