Baked Cod Recipe with Lemon and Garlic
Baked Cod Recipe with Lemon and Garlic features flaky cod fillets baked in a fresh lemon garlic butter sauce.Ready in just 30 minutes with simple ingredients.A healthy seafood dinner that's perfect for weeknights
Ingredients
For the Cod
- 1½ pounds cod fillet pieces 4–6 pieces
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
Lemon Garlic Sauce
- 5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 5 garlic cloves minced
Coating
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ¾ teaspoon sweet Spanish paprika
- ¾ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, and melted butter. Reserve the minced garlic for later.
- In another shallow dish, combine the flour, coriander, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels.
- Dip each fillet into the lemon mixture, then coat it in the seasoned flour mixture. Shake off any excess flour.
- Reserve the remaining lemon mixture.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the cod for about 2 minutes per side until lightly golden. Do not cook it completely.
- Stir the minced garlic into the reserved lemon mixture and drizzle it evenly over the fish.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake the Baked Cod Recipe with Lemon and Garlic for about 8–10 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Haddock, pollock, or halibut can be substituted for cod.
- Fresh parsley adds a bright finish, but dill also pairs beautifully with cod.
- For extra richness, add a few thin slices of butter on top before baking.
- Pair with steamed vegetables, couscous, quinoa, or a fresh salad.