Baked Cod with Lemon, Garlic, and Spiced Coating
A flavorful and nutritious baked cod dish with a zesty lemon and garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Fish and marinade
- 1.5 lb Cod fillet pieces 4-6 pieces
- 5 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil for marinating and cooking
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
Coating mixture
- 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
Garnish
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a shallow bowl, combine fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and melted butter. Set aside.
- In another shallow bowl, mix together all-purpose flour, ground coriander, sweet Spanish paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels.
- Dip each piece into the lemon sauce, then dredge in the seasoned flour mixture, shaking off excess flour.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
Cooking
- Sear each side of the fish pieces for about 2 minutes until color develops.
- Remove the skillet from heat and stir minced garlic into the reserved lemon sauce.
- Drizzle the garlicky lemon sauce over the seared fish fillets.
- Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 10 minutes.
- Begin checking at 8 minutes to avoid overcooking.
- Remove the skillet from the oven and sprinkle chopped parsley over the fish.
Notes
For a kick, add chili powder or cayenne to the coating. Substitute ghee for some of the butter for added richness. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 2-3 days.