Mediterranean Baked Cod: Quick, Zesty & Gluten-Free Delight

A quick and delightful Gluten-Free Mediterranean Baked Cod recipe packed with zesty flavors.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 fillets

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Calories: 280

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cod

4 fillets Cod fresh or thawed frozen
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Black Pepper

For the Coating

1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
1 tsp Ground Coriander freshly ground preferred
1 tsp Paprika
1 tsp Ground Cumin
1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes optional

For the Lemon-Garlic Sauce

2 tbsp Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tbsp Butter unsalted, melted
3 cloves Garlic minced

For Garnish

2 tbsp Fresh Parsley chopped

Equipment

oven
Skillet
Medium Bowl
Large Plate
Measuring Cups
Measuring Spoons
Whisk

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and pat the cod fillets dry.
Combine flour, ground coriander, paprika, cumin, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, melted butter, and minced garlic in another bowl.
Dip each cod fillet in the lemon-garlic mixture, then coat in the spice mixture.
Sear coated cod fillets in a skillet for 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Pour remaining sauce over the cod and bake for 8-10 minutes until flaky.
Sprinkle chopped parsley over the baked cod before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure the cod is completely dry before coating for the best texture. Adjust spice levels to taste.

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