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Baked Cod

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time16 minutes
Resting Time5 minutes
Total Time31 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound cod fillets patted dry
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lemon juice and zest
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 shallot minced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F, and lightly grease a large baking dish.
  • Pat the cod filets dry with paper towels, and place in the baking dish in an even layer.
    1 pound cod fillets
  • Sprinkle it with salt, pepper, and paprika.
    ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice and zest, oregano, shallots, and garlic.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 lemon, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 shallot, 2 garlic cloves
  • Pour the olive oil mixture over the fish making sure to evenly distribute the garlic and shallots.
  • Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of cod reads 145°F. Let the fish rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Notes

  • The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 cod fillet. Actual calories will vary.
Nutrition Facts
Baked Cod
Serving Size
 
1 fillet
Amount per Serving
Calories
140
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Cholesterol
 
49
mg
16
%
Sodium
 
354
mg
15
%
Potassium
 
543
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
 
5
g
2
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
21
g
42
%
Vitamin A
 
122
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
 
16
mg
19
%
Calcium
 
39
mg
4
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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