Baked Cod with Herb-Infused Olive Oil and Lemon Zest

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-30 · Updated 2026-06-30

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Tender baked cod fillets brushed with a fragrant herb and olive oil mixture, finished with fresh lemon zest for a bright flavor. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe (gluten free, low carb), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs cod fillets, extra virgin olive oil, fresh parsley for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 250 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (6 oz each) cod fillets
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp, finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp, finely chopped fresh thyme
3, minced garlic cloves
2 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a small bowl, combine 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley, 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh thyme, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp lemon zest, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create the herb oil mixture.
Step 2: Place 4 cod fillets (6 oz each) on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush each fillet generously with the herb-infused olive oil on all sides.
Step 3: Bake cod in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Remove and spoon any remaining herb oil from the baking sheet over the fillets before serving.