Easy Greek Style Baked Cod: A Mediterranean Delight for Beginner Cooks
Enjoy a quick and easy baked cod recipe with Greek flavors. Perfect for a fast weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course, Dinner
- Method: Baking, Searing
- Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Ingredients
- Cod fillets (680g)
- Garlic (5 cloves)
- Parsley (1/4 cup)
- Lemon juice (5 tbsp)
- Butter (2 tbsp)
- Flour (1/3 cup)
- Coriander powder (1 tsp)
- Olive oil (5 tbsp)
- Paprika (3/4 tsp)
- Cumin (3/4 tsp)
- Salt (3/4 tsp)
- Pepper (1/2 tsp)
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Mixtures (The Preparation Process):
- Preheat your oven to 205 degrees Celsius (400 degrees Fahrenheit).
- In a shallow bowl, mix together the lemon juice, olive oil, and melted butter. Set aside.
- In another shallow bowl, combine the plain flour, sweet Spanish paprika, ground cumin, sea salt, and black pepper.
- Place this bowl next to the lemon juice mixture for easy access during the coating process.
- Coat the Cod Fillets (The Coating Choreography):
- Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture.
- Dip each fillet into the lemon juice mixture, ensuring each piece is fully coated.
- Then, dredge the fillets in the flour mixture, making sure to shake off any excess flour.
- Keep the lemon juice mixture handy, as it will be used later.
- Sear the Cod Fillets (The Searing Strategy):
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until the oil is shimmering but not smoking.
- Carefully add the coated fish fillets to the skillet and sear them for a couple of minutes on each side, just enough to lightly color them.
- Remove the skillet from the heat once all fillets are seared.
- Add Flavor and Bake (The Baking Brilliance):
- To the reserved lemon juice mixture, stir in the minced garlic to combine well.
- Drizzle this flavorful mixture over the seared fish fillets in the skillet.
- Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake the fish for about 10 minutes.
- It’s a good idea to start checking for doneness a bit earlier to prevent overcooking; the fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve and Enjoy (The Serving Sensation):
- Once the fish is perfectly cooked, remove the skillet from the oven with care as it will be hot.
- Allow the fish to rest for a moment before serving.
- Enjoy your delicious, flavorful baked cod fillets with your favorite side dishes.
Notes
- Check cod for flaking.
- Sear for a crust.
- Don’t burn garlic.