# Baked Cod

> This baked cod is marinated with olive oil, garlic and fresh herbs, then roasted to tender and flaky perfection. A lighter dinner option that takes just minutes to put together and is packed with flavor.

**Prep time:** 10 minutes
**Cook time:** 15 minutes
**Marinating time:** 30 minutes
**Total time:** 55 minutes
**Servings:** 4
**Calories:** 251 kcal per serving

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## Ingredients

- 1 1/4 lbs cod, cut into 4 fillets
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tsp honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 3/4 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tsp chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
- 1 1/2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- Cooking spray
- Lemon wedges and fresh herbs for garnish

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## Shopping List

### 🐟 Seafood
- [ ] 1 1/4 lbs cod fillets (or 4 fillets)

### 🥬 Produce
- [ ] 1 lemon (for zest and wedges)
- [ ] Fresh parsley (need 2 tsp chopped, plus garnish)
- [ ] Fresh thyme (need 1 1/2 tsp leaves)
- [ ] 1 clove garlic (for 1 tsp minced)

### 🧂 Pantry & Condiments
- [ ] Olive oil (need 1/4 cup)
- [ ] Honey (need 2 tsp)
- [ ] Soy sauce (need 1 tbsp)
- [ ] Salt (need 1/2 tsp)
- [ ] Black pepper (need 1/4 tsp)
- [ ] Cooking spray

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## Instructions

1. **Make the marinade.** In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, soy sauce, lemon zest, parsley, thyme, salt, pepper and garlic.

2. **Marinate the fish.** Add the fish to the bowl and spoon the marinade over the top. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours.

3. **Preheat and prep.** Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a baking dish with cooking spray.

4. **Bake the cod.** Place the cod fillets into the prepared dish. Spoon the marinade over the fish. Bake for 10-11 minutes or until fish is opaque and just cooked through.

5. **Broil for color.** Turn on the broiler. Broil for 3-4 minutes or until edges of fish are browned.

6. **Serve.** Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs and lemon wedges.

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## Nutrition

**Per Serving:**
Calories: 251 kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 619mg | Potassium: 595mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 92 IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg

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## Recipe Credit

**Author:** Sara Welch