🐟 Lemon-Garlic Baked Cod with Pine Nuts & Parsley
Serves: 4 | Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 15–20 mins
🛒 Ingredients:
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4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each), skinless
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3 tbsp olive oil, divided
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2 tbsp lemon juice (fresh)
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1 tbsp lemon zest
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2–3 cloves garlic, finely minced
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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¼ cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
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¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
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Optional: 1 tsp paprika or a pinch of chili flakes for heat
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Lemon wedges, for serving
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Make the Marinade:
In a small bowl, whisk together:
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2 tbsp olive oil
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Lemon juice
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Lemon zest
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Garlic
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Salt and pepper
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Optional: paprika or chili flakes
3. Prepare the Cod:
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Place cod fillets in a lightly oiled or parchment-lined baking dish.
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Brush the lemon-garlic marinade generously over each fillet.
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Let sit for 10 minutes while the oven finishes heating.
4. Bake the Cod:
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Bake uncovered for 12–15 minutes, or until the cod flakes easily with a fork and is opaque throughout.
5. Toast the Pine Nuts:
While cod is baking, toast pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until lightly golden (2–3 minutes). Stir often — they toast fast.
6. Finish & Serve:
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Once cod is cooked, drizzle with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil.
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Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and fresh parsley.
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Serve with lemon wedges on the side.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions:
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Over a bed of couscous, quinoa, or rice
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With roasted or sautéed vegetables (like zucchini, asparagus, or cherry tomatoes)
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A side of warm crusty bread or a green salad
🔄 Tips:
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Can substitute haddock, halibut, or tilapia for cod
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For a deeper flavor, add a splash of white wine to the baking dish
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Add capers or olives for a briny Mediterranean twist
Would you like this turned into a one-pan sheet meal with veggies or a low-carb version with cauliflower rice? Just say the word!
