Cod is the perfect foundation for incredible dishes; it soaks in aromas and flavors like a sponge, so every flaky bite is a taste explosion. Lemon Cod puts these fantastic qualities on full display with a bright, rich sauce infusing the fish with citrusy joy throughout. Add in a crispy, smoky, and even more lemony seasoning mix, and Lemon Cod practically radiates in sweet tanginess. Plus you can have this sunbeam of a dish ready in just half an hour.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 4 (6-ounce) cod fillets
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Step 2 –Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Step 3 –In a shallow bowl, mix the lemon juice and the butter.
Step 4 –In a separate shallow bowl, mix the flour, the salt, the paprika, and the lemon pepper seasoning.
Step 5 –Dip the fillets in the lemon juice mixture and then in the flour mixture to coat both sides. Shake off the excess.
Step 6 –Place the fillets in the prepared baking dish.
Step 7 –Drizzle the cod with the remaining lemon juice mixture.
Step 8 –Bake until the fish has just begun to flake easily with a fork and it is cooked through at 145 degrees F, about 12-15 minutes.
Step 9 –Turn on the broiler and broil until golden-brown, about 2-3 minutes. Keep a close eye on it so it doesn’t burn.
Step 10 –Mix the parsley and the lemon zest.
Step 11 –Sprinkle the parsley-lemon zest mixture over the fish.
Step 12 –Serve.