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Lemony Parsley Baked Cod

If there’s one thing I hate, it’s overcooking a good piece of fish. The trick is to cook it at a high temperature for a short amount of time. It’ll keep the fish moist and tender.

—SHERRY DAY PINCKNEY, MI



START TO FINISH: 25 MIN. • MAKES: 4 SERVINGS


3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon grated lemon peel

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

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.