Baked Cod with Lemon & Herbs

Dinner

Baked Cod with Lemon & Herbs

260kcal
36gprotein
5 minprep
15 mincook
2servings
Easy

Flaky baked cod with a lemon, garlic, and herb crust. Under 270 calories and ready in 20 minutes — a simple, elegant weeknight dinner.

High ProteinLow CarbLow Calorie

Ingredients

  • 2 cod fillets (about 150g each)
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a baking tray with parchment.

  2. 2

    Mix lemon juice, zest, garlic, parsley, and olive oil.

  3. 3

    Place cod on the tray, season, and spoon over the herb mixture.

  4. 4

    Bake for 12–15 minutes until fish flakes easily.

  5. 5

    Serve with steamed green beans or a simple salad.

Tip: Serve with cauliflower mash instead of potatoes to keep this under 350 kcal total.

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