Low Carb Lemon Herb Baked Cod
Brighten up your dinner routine with this Low Carb Lemon Herb Baked Cod—a healthy, flavor-packed dish that's as easy to make as it is delicious. Featuring tender, flaky cod fillets coated in a vibrant mix of fresh parsley, dill, garlic, and lemon zest, this recipe is a symphony of zesty, herbaceous notes. A hint of paprika adds a subtle warmth, while olive oil keeps the fish moist and irresistible. Ready in just 35 minutes, this low-carb entree is perfect for weeknight meals or elegant entertaining. Served on a bed of lightly sautéed baby spinach, it’s a wholesome, nutrient-packed choice that looks as good as it tastes. Whether you're following a keto diet or simply looking for a light yet satisfying seafood recipe, this baked cod is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Cod fillets
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 whole Lemon
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 4 cups Baby spinach
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Rinse the cod fillets with cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
Place the cod fillets in a baking dish in a single layer.
Drizzle the olive oil over the fillets, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Zest the lemon into a small bowl, then cut the lemon in half and juice it, adding the juice to the bowl.
Add the minced garlic, chopped parsley, dill, salt, pepper, and paprika to the bowl with the lemon zest and juice, mixing well.
Evenly spread the lemon herb mixture over the cod fillets.
Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 15-20 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
While the cod is baking, prepare the spinach. Heat a pan over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil, and sauté the spinach until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
Once the cod is ready, serve immediately on a bed of the wilted spinach.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
978 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.1 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 344 mg | 115% | |
| Sodium | 2895 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.8 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g | ||
| Protein | 148.8 g | 298% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.0 mcg | 40% | |
| Calcium | 307 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 3568 mg | 76% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
