Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Place the cod fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle each fillet with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Rub the minced garlic evenly over the fillets.
Sprinkle the lemon zest over the cod, then pour the lemon juice on top. Finally, sprinkle the chopped parsley evenly over the fillets.
Bake the cod for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Plate the Lemony Parsley Baked Cod with a drizzle of the pan juices and garnish with additional parsley and lemon wedges. Serve with your favorite sides, such as steamed vegetables or rice.
