Baked Cod Recipe with Lemon and Garlic
If you’re searching for a quick yet impressive meal, this Baked Cod Recipe with Lemon and Garlic is your answer! In just 15 minutes, you can enjoy a dish that combines flaky cod with the bright flavors of lemon and aromatic garlic. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe not only delivers a burst of fresh taste but also fits seamlessly into busy weeknights or festive gatherings. With its healthy profile and family-friendly appeal, it’s bound to become a staple at your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb cod fillet pieces
- 5 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 5 minced garlic cloves
- 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°F (200°C).
- In a shallow bowl, mix lemon juice, olive oil, and melted butter.
- In another bowl, combine flour with coriander, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Pat cod fillets dry and dip each into the lemon sauce followed by the flour mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear each fillet for about 2 minutes on both sides until golden brown.
- Mix remaining lemon sauce with minced garlic and drizzle over the fish.
- Bake in the oven for about 10 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg