Baked Cod
210kcal
Ingredients
- 4 fillets cod fillets 6 ounces each
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1 lemon lemon thinly sliced
Equipment
- baking dish
- oven
Method
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
- Pat the cod fillets completely dry with paper towels and arrange them in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, lemon juice, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Pour the butter and spice mixture evenly over the top of each cod fillet, using a spoon to coat them thoroughly.
- Place 1 or 2 thin lemon slices on top of each seasoned fillet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish is opaque throughout and flakes easily with a fork. The internal temperature should reach 145°F.
- Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven and sprinkle the baked cod with the chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
Calories210kcalCarbohydrates3gProtein30gFat9gSaturated Fat5gPolyunsaturated Fat1gMonounsaturated Fat2gCholesterol95mgSodium380mgPotassium700mgFiber1gSugar1gVitamin A500IUVitamin C15mgCalcium40mgIron1mg