Description
Mediterranean flavors highlight this greek-style baked cod with lemon and garlic recipe, showcasing fresh herbs and zesty citrus. Perfectly seasoned fish promises a delightful meal you’ll savor with simple ingredients and minimal preparation time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets cod (6 oz/170 g each)
- ⅓ cup flour (all-purpose)
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- ¾ tsp sweet Spanish paprika
- ¾ tsp ground cumin
- ¾ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C), creating an ideal thermal environment for baking delicate cod fillets.
- Marinade Creation: Whisk lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and melted unsalted butter in a shallow dish, crafting a zesty flavor foundation for the fish.
- Seasoning Blend: Combine all-purpose flour, aromatic spices, kosher salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl to develop a robust coating mixture.
- Fish Preparation: Meticulously pat cod fillets dry, ensuring optimal surface texture for achieving a golden, crisp exterior.
- Coating Process: Immerse cod fillets in lemon-oil mixture, allowing excess to drip, then thoroughly dredge in seasoned flour, shaking off surplus coating.
- Searing Technique: Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, creating a sizzling surface to develop a light golden crust on the fish.
- Flavor Infusion: Stir minced garlic into the reserved lemon juice mixture, intensifying the dish’s aromatic profile.
- Oven Baking: Transfer seared fillets to preheated oven, baking for 8-12 minutes until fish becomes translucent and effortlessly flakes with a fork.
- Final Touches: Drizzle garlic-enhanced liquid over baked cod, then garnish with freshly chopped parsley to introduce a vibrant, herbaceous element.
- Serving Suggestion: Plate immediately alongside Lebanese rice or Mediterranean chickpea salad, completing this Greek-inspired culinary experience.
Notes
- Moisture Management: Pat cod fillets completely dry to achieve a perfectly crispy, golden-brown exterior that seals in delicate fish flavors.
- Searing Technique: Quick sear in hot skillet creates a beautiful crust without overcooking, developing rich caramelized edges and tender interior.
- Temperature Precision: Bake between 8-12 minutes, monitoring fish closely to prevent dryness; cod should flake gently and appear translucent when perfectly cooked.
- Flavor Layering: Marinate cod in lemon-oil mixture before dredging to infuse depth, then enhance with garlic-infused drizzle for complex Mediterranean-inspired taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 525 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg