Let?s Catch a Fresh One Cod with Lemon

After a day on the boat and sun burnt skin, enjoy a fillet of fresh cod baked with lemon and spices.

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cook time: 4-5 minutes

Servings: 2-4

Ingredients

2-3 pounds cod fish, fresh or frozen (frozen unthaw before marinating pat dry)

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoons onion powder

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon lemon rind

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon sugar

1/4 cup olive oil

1 tablespoon dried parsley

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Direction

1. Preheat the to oven 350F.

2. In a large reclosable bag or dish; add cod fillets, and remaining ingredients marinate 30 minutes.

3. Transfer to greased shallow baking dish. Place in the oven on bottom rack and bake 4-5 minutes.

Tips:

#1 Check for doneness by flaking with fork; look for translucent appearance in thickest part fish.

# 2 Remember fish will continue cooking a few minutes longer when removed from oven.

#3 When using acidic ingredients such as: oranges, lemons, limes or vinegar the cooking process starts when applied.