Baked Cod Lemon Garlic (Printable Version)
Tender cod fillets flavored with garlic, lemon, and paprika; baked to flaky perfection in under 25 minutes.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Cod Fillets
01 -
4 cod fillets, 140-170 grams each
→ Seasoning
02 -
45 milliliters olive oil
03 -
3 cloves garlic, minced
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30 milliliters freshly squeezed lemon juice
05 -
1 teaspoon lemon zest
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon paprika
→ Garnish
09 -
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
10 -
Lemon slices
# Guide to Cooking:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 200°C and lightly grease a baking dish.
02 -
Pat cod fillets dry with paper towels and arrange them in the baking dish.
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Combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and paprika in a small bowl. Pour the mixture evenly over the cod fillets, ensuring thorough coating.
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Bake the fillets for 12 to 15 minutes or until fully opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Adjust cooking time based on fillet thickness.
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Remove from oven, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley, and serve immediately garnished with lemon slices.
# Extra Suggestions:
01 -
Use fresh cod fillets and avoid overcooking to maintain texture and moisture.