Description
Baked Greek Cod becomes a simple Mediterranean delight when you toss fresh fish with tomatoes, herbs, and lemon. Sailors along the Aegean coast would totally approve this quick, zesty dinner that lands perfectly on your table in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 Cod fillets
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
- Warm your oven to precisely 375°F, ensuring the rack is positioned in the center.
- Coat a rectangular baking dish with 1 tablespoon olive oil, creating a thin protective layer.
- Arrange 4 cod fillets (4 oz each) on the prepared surface, patting them completely dry with paper towels.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil evenly across the fillets, ensuring each piece receives equal coverage.
- Squeeze 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice over the fish, distributing the citrus flavor carefully.
- Mince 2 garlic cloves and sprinkle them across the fillets, pressing gently to help them adhere.
- Dust each fillet with ¼ teaspoon dried oregano, creating a light, even coating.
- Season the fish with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper, using your fingertips to distribute.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven and bake for exactly 14 minutes until the fish turns opaque and separates easily with a fork.
- Remove the dish from the oven and let the fillets rest for 2 minutes to absorb remaining juices.
- Garnish with 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley, adding a final bright touch before serving.
Notes
- Freshness matters most when selecting cod, so choose firm, bright white fillets without any strong fishy smell.
- Check doneness by gently pressing the fish with a fork, which should easily separate into clean flakes when perfectly cooked.
- For gluten-free diners, this recipe naturally fits dietary needs without requiring special modifications.
- Swap cod for other white fish like halibut or sea bass if unavailable, maintaining similar cooking times and seasoning approach.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg