Description
This Baked Cod Recipe with Lemon and Garlic is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines the freshness of lemon and the aromatic garlic with tender cod fillets. The perfect combination for a light and delicious dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb Cod fillet pieces, 4-6 pieces
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
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Lemon Sauce:
- 5 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
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For Coating:
- 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 the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the cod fillets: Pat dry the cod fillets with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Coat the cod: In a bowl, mix the flour, coriander, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Coat each cod fillet with the flour mixture.
- Make the lemon sauce: In a separate bowl, mix the lemon juice, olive oil, melted butter, and minced garlic.
- Bake the cod: Place the coated cod fillets in a baking dish and pour the lemon sauce over them. Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until the cod is cooked through.
- Serve: Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can serve this baked cod with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Feel free to adjust the seasoning in the lemon sauce to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Healthy dinner, seafood recipe, baked cod