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Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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224 | Calories |
6g | Fat |
1g | Carbs |
39g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 4 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 224 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 6g | 8% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 8% |
Cholesterol 97mg | 32% |
Sodium 281mg | 12% |
Total Carbohydrate 1g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
Total Sugars 0g | |
Protein 39g | |
Vitamin C 6mg | 28% |
Calcium 30mg | 2% |
Iron 1mg | 6% |
Potassium 439mg | 9% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
When you're looking for an easy and quick dinner idea, even for a weeknight, you can't go wrong with this baked lemon garlic cod recipe. It's a great weeknight dish, but don't count it out for entertaining because it's definitely impressive enough for your most discriminating company.
Cod is a relatively mild-tasting fish, making it a good choice for the fish-averse—including kids. It pairs well with and actually takes on the flavors of the ingredients you add to it. Here, a simple approach is used: A drizzle of lemon juice, some crushed garlic, and olive oil are cooked along with a sliver of butter and some fresh chopped parsley to make a bright and flavorful sauce that is spooned over boneless, skinless cod portions before baking. This dish is ready in about 20 minutes.
Serve with a green salad with a vinaigrette, or steamed veggies or a vinegar-and-oil coleslaw. This baked cod pairs especially well with nutty, delicate whole grains (and grain-like sides), as a side dish, such as brown rice, quinoa, millet, or barley. Cauliflower rice would taste great here, too.
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Ingredients
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4 (6-ounce) pieces boneless, skinless cod fillets
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Sea salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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1 1/2 teaspoons unsalted butter
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 cloves garlic, crushed
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2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
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2 tablespoons coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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Preheat the oven to 400 F. Very lightly coat the bottom of a baking dish large enough to hold the fish in one layer with cooking spray.
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Pat the cod pieces with a paper towel and place them in the baking dish.
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Season the fish with a little sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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Place the butter and olive oil in a small nonstick skillet. Heat on medium-low. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add the lemon juice and parsley, then remove from the heat.
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Drizzle the lemon-garlic mixture over the top of the fish.
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Bake uncovered for 12 to 14 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. If desired, serve the accumulated pan juices on the side.
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