Description
Keto Baked Cod with Lemon is a zesty and refreshing dish that combines heart-healthy fats and the bright flavor of fresh lemons, creating a succulent and savory meal that is quick to prepare and perfect for a healthy lifestyle.
Ingredients
Scale
4 (6-ounce) Fresh Cod Fillets
3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
3 cloves Garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley, chopped
Sea Salt and Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it lightly
- Pat each cod fillet dry with a paper towel
- Whisk together the Olive Oil, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and minced garlic in a bowl
- Place cod fillets in the baking dish and drizzle the lemon-garlic mixture over them, seasoning with sea salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork
- Sprinkle chopped parsley over the fish before serving and enjoy with extra lemon wedges
Notes
Thickness of fish fillets may require adjustments to baking time.
Using a meat thermometer helps ensure perfect cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 12-15 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg