Delight your taste buds with our light and flavorful lemon and garlic baked cod recipe, a perfect blend of tender fish and zesty seasonings. Picture flaky cod fillets, marinated in a mixture of fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, and aromatic herbs, then baked to perfection, resulting in a dish that’s both healthy and delicious.
Not only is this baked cod a treat for the taste buds, but it’s also a nutritional powerhouse, packed with lean protein, vitamins, and omega-3 fatty acids. It’s a great way to enjoy a balanced and energizing meal that supports your overall health and leaves you feeling light and satisfied. This recipe pairs well with a side salad or roasted veggies of your choice.
Lemon and Garlic Baked Cod
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Cod Fillet
- ¼ cup Fresh Parsley (chopped)
- 5 tsp Fresh Lemon Juice
- 5 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Melted Butter
- 5 cloves Garlic (minced)
- ⅓ cup Flour
- 1 tsp Coriander
- ¾ tsp Paprika
- ¾ tsp Cumin
- ¾ tsp Sea Salt
- ½ tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400*F
- In a shallow bowl, mix lemon juice, oil, and butter in a small bowl, set aside.
- In another shallow bowl, mix flour, spices, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Pat dry fish filets, dip in lemon sauce then flour mixture. Shae of excess flour. Keep the leftover lemon sauce for later.
- Heat 2 tbsp olive in a large, oven safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the fish and sear on each side for about 2 minutes per side. Remove skillet from heat.
- Add the minced garlic to the remaining lemon sauce. Drizzle over fish filets.
- Bake for 10 minutes, or until the fish is flakey. Plate and sprinkle with parsley.
- Serve with vegetables. Enjoy!
