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:
- Season the Cod:
- Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and dried thyme.
Cook the Cod:
- Heat the Oil:
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- 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:
- Sauté the Garlic:
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add Lemon Juice and Zest:
- Stir in the lemon juice and zest, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Finish the Sauce:
- Let the sauce simmer for 1–2 minutes.
Combine and Serve:
- 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.
- 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
