Baked Cod Recipe with Lemon and Garlic
If you’re on the hunt for a quick, healthy dinner that doesn’t skimp on flavor, look no further than this Baked Cod Recipe with Lemon and Garlic. In just 22 minutes, you can create a delightful dish that combines tender cod fillets with zesty lemon juice and aromatic garlic. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, and its versatility allows you to customize it with your favorite veggies or alternative fish like tilapia or haddock. Once you taste this dish, it’ll undoubtedly become a staple in your weekly meal rotation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb cod fillet pieces
- 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 paprika
- 3/4 tsp ground cumin
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine lemon juice and olive oil; set aside.
- In another bowl, mix flour with spices.
- Pat cod dry and coat in lemon sauce, then dredge in the flour mixture.
- Sear each piece of cod in olive oil for about two minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drizzle minced garlic over seared fish and bake for approximately 10 minutes until flaky.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg