Description
Experience the delightful flavors of the Mediterranean with this Gluten-Free Mediterranean Baked Cod with Lemon and Garlic. This dish features flaky, tender cod fillets coated in an aromatic blend of spices and finished with a zesty lemon-garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this recipe is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 25 minutes—but also healthy and satisfying. Serve it alongside fresh salads, roasted vegetables, or fluffy quinoa for a colorful and nutritious meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb cod fillets
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 6 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 3/4 tsp paprika
- 3/4 tsp ground cumin
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, ground coriander, paprika, cumin, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Pat dry the cod fillets and coat them evenly in the flour mixture.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt olive oil and butter; sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Place the coated cod in a baking dish; pour the garlic mixture and lemon juice over it.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (approximately 4 oz)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg