Lemon-Thyme Baked Cod with Garlic and Olive Oil

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Flaky cod fillets baked gently with fresh lemon, thyme, and garlic-infused olive oil for a light seafood entrée. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 28 minutes, pairs cod fillets, olive oil, garlic cloves, thinly sliced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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: 18 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Place 4 cod fillets (6 oz each) in a single layer in a baking dish.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 3 thinly sliced garlic cloves, 1 tsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir well.
  3. Step 3: Pour the olive oil mixture evenly over the cod fillets. Top each fillet with 1 fresh thyme sprig.
  4. Step 4: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Step 5: Remove from oven and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the fillets before serving. Serve with steamed vegetables or rice.

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