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Baked Lemon Garlic Cod Recipe

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This Baked Cod Recipe with Lemon and Garlic features tender cod fillets lightly coated in a spiced flour mixture, seared to perfection, and then baked with a zesty lemon and garlic butter sauce. It’s a flavorful, healthy dish that’s easy to prepare and perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion.

Ingredients

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Fish and Coating

  • 1.5 lb Cod fillet pieces (4–6 pieces)
  • 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

Lemon Garlic Sauce

  • 5 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (divided: 3 tbsp for sauce, 2 tbsp for searing)
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced

Garnish

  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the cod fillets later.
  2. Prepare Lemon Sauce Base: In a shallow bowl, mix together the lemon juice, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, and melted butter. Do not add the garlic yet. Set this sauce aside for dipping the fish and finishing later.
  3. Mix Flour and Spices: In another shallow bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, ground coriander, sweet Spanish paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Set this mixture next to the lemon sauce for coating the fish.
  4. Coat the Cod: Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels. Dip each piece first into the lemon sauce, then coat it evenly with the flour and spice mixture. Shake off any excess flour. Reserve the lemon sauce for later steps.
  5. Sear the Fish: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a cast-iron skillet or oven-safe pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering but not smoking, add the coated fish fillets. Sear each side for about 2 minutes to create a golden crust without cooking through. Then remove the skillet from heat.
  6. Add Garlic and Lemon Sauce: Mix the minced garlic into the reserved lemon sauce. Drizzle this garlic-infused sauce evenly over the seared fish fillets in the skillet.
  7. Bake the Cod: Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake until the fish flakes easily with a fork, approximately 10 minutes. Begin checking at about 8 minutes to avoid overcooking.
  8. Garnish and Serve: Once done, remove the skillet from the oven, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top, and serve the cod immediately for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Patting the cod dry before coating helps the flour mixture stick better.
  • Do not overcook the cod; it should flake easily but remain moist and tender.
  • If you don’t have a cast-iron skillet, use any oven-safe pan for searing and baking.
  • You can adjust spices like cumin and paprika to your taste preferences.
  • Serve with steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.

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