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Lemon Pepper Baked Cod

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A quick and healthy weeknight dinner, this lemon pepper baked cod is seasoned with lemon zest and black pepper, baked to flaky perfection in just 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound cod fillets Thawed if frozen (about 4 fillets)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter Use whichever you prefer
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest From 1 small lemon
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Or to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper To taste
  • Lemon wedges For serving
  • Fresh parsley or chives Chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels.
  3. Rub each fillet lightly with olive oil or melted butter.
  4. Sprinkle lemon pepper, lemon zest, and salt evenly over the tops of each fillet.
  5. Arrange the fillets on a lined baking sheet, making sure they aren’t crowded.
Cooking
  1. Bake the cod for 10-14 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets.
  2. Check if the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork (internal temperature should reach 145°F / 63°C).
  3. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 180kcalProtein: 36gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.8gSodium: 200mg

Notes

For a contrasting sweet treat, serve with applesauce cake. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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