Description
Sweet and savory baked cod fillets marinated in honey, garlic, and spices, ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup Honey (or maple syrup or agave nectar)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (or any neutral oil)
- 3 cloves Minced Garlic (or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 1 teaspoon Paprika (or smoked paprika)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (sea salt or kosher salt)
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper (freshly ground black pepper)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (fresh preferred)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Combine honey, olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a bowl and whisk until blended.
- Place the cod fillets in the prepared baking dish and pour the marinade over, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of cayenne or broil the cod for a minute after baking for a caramelized finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: baked cod, honey marinated fish, quick dinner
