Baked Cod with Lemon, Garlic & Lemon

Baked Cod with Olive, Garlic & Lemon

Prep time:

 10 minutes

Cook time:

 15–20 min

Serves:

 2–3

Ingredients:

• 2–3 cod fillets (about 150–200g each)

• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 lemon (½ for slices, ½ for juice)

• ¼ cup green or black olives, sliced

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

• Fresh parsley or thyme (optional, for garnish)

Instructions:

*Preheat the oven to 200°C / 400°F.

*Prepare the sauce:

• In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and pepper.

• Place the cod fillets on a baking dish lined with parchment paper.

• Drizzle the olive oil mixture evenly over the fish.

• Scatter lemon slices and olives on top.

*Bake:

• Bake for 15–20 minutes, depending on the thickness of your fillets.

• The fish should flake easily with a fork.

• Garnish with fresh parsley or thyme before serving.

• Optional: drizzle a little more extra virgin olive oil right before serving for a rich aroma.

  By Safa Salem