An easy and flavorful Mediterranean-style baked cod recipe featuring a delicious combination of lemon, garlic, and aromatic spices. In just 25 minutes, you'll have a mouthwatering seafood dish perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion!
In a shallow bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, 5 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil, melted butter, minced garlic, ground coriander, sweet Spanish paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.
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Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels.
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Place the all-purpose flour in another shallow bowl and lightly dredge each fish fillet, shaking off any excess flour.
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Dip the dredged fish fillets in the lemon and spice mixture, ensuring each fillet is evenly coated. Reserve the remaining lemon and spice mixture for later.
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Heat 2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil in a cast iron skillet or an oven-safe pan over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking.
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Sear the coated fish fillets in the heated skillet for 2 minutes on each side to develop a light crust, then remove the skillet from heat.
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Drizzle the reserved lemon and spice mixture over the fish fillets in the skillet.
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Bake the fish in the preheated oven for approximately 10 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Check the fish periodically to avoid overcooking.
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Remove the skillet from the oven and sprinkle the baked cod fillets with chopped fresh parsley.