Baked Cod with Lemon and Garlic
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Baked Cod with Lemon and Garlic

4.7(58 reviews)

A gorgeous seafood classic that brings the ocean's best flavors straight to your home dining table.

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

35 mins

Ingredients

Servings2
Cod fillets
Olive oil
Garlic
Lemon juice
Paprika
Parsley

Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Step 1

Rinse the fresh seafood under cold running water and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels. Mince garlic, chop fresh herbs, and slice lemon wedges.

2

Step 2

Season the seafood generously on all sides with salt, fresh black pepper, and your chosen spices (e.g. paprika, Old Bay, or cajun seasoning).

3

Step 3

Heat olive oil and butter in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat (or preheat the grill/oven).

4

Step 4

Add the seasoned seafood to the pan. Sear fish for 4-5 minutes per side, or cook shrimp and scallops for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and cooked through.

5

Step 5

Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley or cilantro. Serve hot immediately with your favorite sides!

Nutritional Profile

Calculated value per serving. Standard values based on standard culinary guidelines.

Energy Calories

290 kcal

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Protein34g
Carbs5g
Fat15g

Recipe Specs

Yield Servings2 people
Cooking SkillMedium
Category TagFish
ThemeSeafood

Dietary Tags

Gluten-FreeKeto

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