Name: Baked Cod with Lemon and Garlic: A Healthy, Easy Fish Recipe
Ingredients: 4 cod fillets (fresh or thawed)2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice2 teaspoons lemon zest4 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon paprikaSalt and pepper, to tasteLemon slices, for garnishFresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Ingredients

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4 cod fillets (fresh or thawed)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
Lemon slices, for garnish
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Prepare the Cod: Place the cod fillets in a baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
Make the Garlic Mixture: In a small bowl, mix the minced garlic, lemon zest, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Season the Fish: Evenly spread the garlic mixture over the cod fillets.
Bake: Bake the cod for 12–15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

Serve: Garnish with lemon slices and chopped fresh parsley before serving.