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Healthy Lemon Garlic Cod Recipe

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Healthy Lemon Garlic Cod Recipe


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  • Author: asma
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Healthy Lemon Garlic Cod is a simple, elegant seafood dish packed with flavor! Featuring tender cod fillets, fresh lemon, garlic, and parsley, this recipe is gluten-free, paleo, and ready in just 25 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.


Ingredients

Scale

Seafood:

  • 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)

Produce:

  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
  • Lemon wedges (for serving)
  • Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Baking & Spices:

  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

Oils & Vinegars:

  • 3 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

Prepare the Cod:

  1. Season the Cod:
    • Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and dried thyme.

Cook the Cod:

  1. Heat the Oil:
    • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Sear the Fillets:
    • Add the cod fillets to the skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove the fillets from the skillet and set aside.

Make the Lemon Garlic Sauce:

  1. Sauté the Garlic:
    • In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Add Lemon Juice and Zest:
    • Stir in the lemon juice and zest, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
  3. Finish the Sauce:
    • Let the sauce simmer for 1–2 minutes.

Combine and Serve:

  1. Coat the Cod:
    • Return the cod fillets to the skillet and spoon the lemon garlic sauce over the top. Cook for another 1–2 minutes to warm through.
  2. Garnish and Serve:
    • Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

  • Serve the cod with steamed vegetables, quinoa, or roasted potatoes for a complete meal.
  • Substitute cod with haddock, tilapia, or halibut if preferred.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Pan-Searing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
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