LEMONY PARSLEY BAKED COD

Lemony Parsley Baked Cod image

The trick to avoid overcooking a good piece of fish is to cook it at a high temperature for a short amount of time. Do that and the fish stays moist and tender. -Sherry Day, Pinckney, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 cod fillets (6 ounces each)
2 green onions, chopped

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. In a small bowl, mix the first seven ingredients. Place cod in an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish; top with parsley mixture. Sprinkle with green onions. Bake, covered, 10-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 95mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges