Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Baked Cod Recipe with Lemon and Garlic, a Mediterranean-inspired dish that’s both quick and nutritious. In just 22 minutes, you can enjoy tender cod fillets infused with zesty lemon, aromatic garlic, and a blend of spices that create a mouthwatering experience. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve it alongside fresh salads, roasted vegetables, or fluffy rice pilaf to elevate your meal. Enjoy a delicious and healthy dish that the whole family will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb cod fillet pieces (4–6 pieces)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 5 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp melted plant-based butter alternative
- 5 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 3/4 tsp sweet Spanish paprika
- 3/4 tsp ground cumin
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a shallow bowl, mix together lemon juice, olive oil, and melted butter alternative; set aside.
- In another shallow bowl, combine flour, coriander, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Pat the cod fillets dry and dip each piece in the lemon sauce followed by the flour mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat; sear fish for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Combine minced garlic into the reserved lemon sauce and drizzle over fish in the skillet.
- Bake in preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until fish flakes easily.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 289
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 508mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg