Description
Baked Cod Recipe with Lemon and Garlic is a delightful dish that brings the savory essence of the Mediterranean right to your dining table. This quick and easy recipe features tender cod fillets, lovingly coated in a zesty blend of lemon juice and garlic, then baked to perfection in just 22 minutes. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this healthy meal is rich in protein and low in carbs, making it a nutritious choice for any meal plan. Serve it alongside fresh salads, roasted vegetables, or fluffy rice for a satisfying and flavorful experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb Cod fillet pieces
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 5 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 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
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Mix lemon juice, olive oil, and melted butter in a shallow bowl; set aside.
- In another shallow bowl, combine flour, coriander, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Pat cod fillets dry; first dip them in the lemon sauce then coat with the flour mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat; sear the fish on each side for about 2 minutes until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic to the remaining lemon sauce and drizzle it over the fish.
- Bake for approximately 10 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet (~170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 80mg