Description
Experience a culinary delight with this Gluten-Free Mediterranean Baked Cod with Lemon and Garlic, a dish that perfectly balances simplicity and flavor. In just 25 minutes, you can create a vibrant meal that is not only healthy but also impressive enough for special occasions. The tender cod fillets are encrusted with aromatic spices and drizzled with fresh lemon juice, making every bite a burst of Mediterranean goodness. This recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or when you’re entertaining guests, ensuring you spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying your meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb cod fillets
- 1/2 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 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
- 6 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, coriander, paprika, cumin, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Pat the cod dry and dredge each fillet in the flour mixture.
- In a skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat; sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Place the cod in a baking dish; drizzle with remaining olive oil and lemon juice; pour sautéed garlic on top.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg