Mediterranean Baked Cod with Lemon

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This Mediterranean baked cod with lemon, deliciously seasoned with fresh Mediterranean herbs, garlic, and lemon, is ready in 25 minutes, start to finish. Serve with your favorite potato dish, and a green vegetable or salad, and your meal is done.

By Brenda Venable
Updated on March 11, 2024
plated cod filet with lemon slices, cherry tomatoes, and parsley
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh garlic

  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano

  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or rosemary

  • 1/2 teaspoon finely ground pink salt, or to taste

  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

  • 4 (6 ounce) cod filets

  • 2 lemons, each cut into 8 thin slices

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

  • 4 sprigs fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. Place softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, oregano, and thyme or rosemary on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, cut herbs and garlic into each other and the butter, cutting and mixing as you go. Add pink salt, black pepper, and paprika, and mix until well blended.

  3. Pat cod filets dry. In a 12x18-inch casserole or baking pan, place each filet on top of 2 lemon slices. Evenly divide herb butter mixture among the filets; use a fork or offset spatula to spread herb butter over filets. Top each filet with 2 remaining lemon slices.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until cod flakes easily with a fork, 13 to 15 minutes. See note.

  5. To serve, drizzle each filet with extra virgin olive oil, and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

    Cook’s Note

    Be sure to monitor your filets. If your filets are less than 1/2-inch thick, check for doneness at 10 minutes. Thicker filets will take more time.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

388 Calories
14g Fat
29g Carbs
42g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 388
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 6g 31%
Cholesterol 116mg 39%
Sodium 404mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 11%
Dietary Fiber 7g 24%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 42g 83%
Vitamin C 130mg 144%
Calcium 95mg 7%
Iron 2mg 14%
Potassium 858mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.