This easy Greek-style baked cod recipe has quickly become a regular on my dinner rotation! A handful of Mediterranean spices, plus a mixture of lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic, give it glorious flavors! Be sure to watch the video below and grab my tips for what to serve along and how to store leftovers.
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Following the Mediterranean diet, fish is kinda essential for my family. It’s about the one food that shows up on the menu twice every week.
Sometimes, our fish dinners go far–as far as a fish stew from Sicily or an Egyptian-inspired fish Shakshuka cooked in a tasty tomato sauce. But more often than not, I opt for something simple like steamed salmon or today’s baked cod recipe with lemon and garlic.
Why this Cod Recipe Works?
Cod fillet is a beautiful thing. It’s easy to cook, and because it’s a mild-tasting fish, the ways to give it glorious flavor are endless.
This baked cod recipe takes on a bit of a Greek twist. The cod is lightly coated with a spiced flour mixture with coriander, paprika, and cumin. Quickly seared, then baked with lemon juice, Greek olive oil, and lots of minced garlic.
What to serve with this baked cod recipe?
It feels like I’m always recommending this Lebanese rice with vermicelli, but it makes the perfect bed for this lemony baked cod. Keep the Greek theme going by adding a side of traditional Greek salad. Or, for a heartier salad option, try this Mediterranean chickpea salad with eggplant.
Can I refrigerate or freeze leftovers?
When I make this baked cod recipe, I don’t typically have leftovers. But, a reader recently asked this relevant question as she cooks for fewer people. The answer is yes, you can store the leftovers either in the fridge or even in the freezer.
First, cool the fish a bit, but don’t leave it in room temperature for more than 1 hour before refrigerating or freezing. Arrange the cod in a shallow glass container with a tight lid and refrigerate for 2 to 3 days. If you need to warm it up, simply use a medium heated oven until just warmed through.
Generally, cooked fish can be frozen for up to 1 month. My personal preference is not to freeze it, I do feel that the texture of the fish changes a little.
Here’s the video for how to make this baked cod recipe:
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Mediterranean Baked Cod Recipe with Lemon and Garlic
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
Best baked cod recipe out there! Prepared Greek style with a few spices and a mixture of lemon juice, olive oil and lots of garlic. Bakes in 15 mins!
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb Cod fillet pieces (4–6 pieces)
- 5 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
Lemon Juice Mixture
- 5 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 5 tbsp Private Reserve extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp melted butter
For Coating
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 3/4 tsp sweet Spanish paprika
- 3/4 tsp ground cumin
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Mix lemon juice, olive oil, and melted butter in a shallow bowl. Set aside
- In another shallow bowl, mix all-purpose flour, spices, salt and pepper. Set next to the lemon juice mixture.
- Pat fish fillet dry. Dip fish in the lemon juice mixture then dip in the flour mixture. Shake off excess flour. Reserve the lemon juice mixture for later.
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat (watch the oil to be sure it is shimmering but not smoking). Add fish and sear on each side to give it some color, but do not fully cook (about a couple minutes on each side) Remove from heat.
- To the remaining lemon juice mixture, add the minced garlic and mix. Drizzle all over the fish fillets.
- Bake in the heated oven for until it begins to flake easily with a fork (10 minutes should do it, but begin checking earlier). Remove from heat and sprinkle chopped parsley.
- Serving suggestions: Serve immediately with Lebanese rice and this Mediterranean chickpea salad or this traditional Greek salad.
Notes
- Cook’s Tip: This recipe has been edited adding step #5 to achieve more color. Be sure to use a fish spatula to carefully turn the fish in the skillet.
- Leftover Storage: If you have any leftovers, let the fish cool a bit, then arrange in a shallow glass container with a tight lid. You can refrigerate for 2 to 3 days, or freeze for up to one month. My personal preference is not to freeze fish as, sometimes, the texture does change.
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- Category: Entree
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Greek
Keywords: Baked Cod, Cod Recipe, Baked Cod Recipe, Cod Fish
Will this work with frozen cod or previously frozen cod?
Sure! Just be sure to completely thaw before cooking.
Can this be prepared ahead and baked later? I was wondering if the coating wouldn’t be crisp.
Hi Patty, when it comes to fish, we typically prepare it the day it is consumed.
This is a fantastic recipe. My partner is gluten and dairy intolerant so I subbed in gluten free all purpose flour and goat butter. Came out great!
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Awesome! Thank you for sharing, Adrian!
I made the Greek Mediterranean baked cod so easy and tastes Devine. Can’t wait to try another recipe 5 stares
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Thanks, Lyn!
this has lots of flavors and is a great recipe
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Thanks, Toby!
Delicious, very flavourful!
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Thank you, Lynn!
I made this dish tonight and it was absolutely delicious! I wanted to lick the pan! This will definitely become a regular feature on our table. Thank you so much!
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Awesome! Thanks, Glenna!
Hi. I have too much fish to fit in a skillet to sear first. Can I just bake it without searing?
Hi Ellen, searing creates a bit of color, flavor and texture. If you’re up for it, sear the fist in batches then add it to the baking dish. You can also just bake it, but it wont’ be exactly the same.
Great recipe ….that’s all
Thanks, Jim!
Fish was beautifully cooked and salad totally complemented it
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Thanks, Karen!
This recipe is amazing and delicious! The blend of flavors was delightful and we will make again! I have to confess that my husband and I got some pit bread to mop up all the deliciousness before we washed the frying pan.
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What a good idea! Can’t let the good stuff go to waste :). Thanks, Cindy!
delicious and easy to make. Will make it again.
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Awesome! Thank you Naomi!
Delish! I followed the directions and the cod turned out perfectly light, tender and delicious! Served with rice and a side dish of garden tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, fresh basil and balsamic glaze.
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Yay! so glad you enjoyed it
I made it and it was so delicious! 😋😍 Definitely my new favorite! 🤤
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Thank you so much, Yasmeen! So glad!
Second time making this recipe and just as yummy as the first time – followed it exactly…definitely a favorite recipe I’ll come back to over and over :)…thank you for sharing it!
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My pleasure! So happy to hear you love it!!
Can I cook this with almond flour to make it keto?
I think you could give the almond flour a try. It is a bit heavier than regular flour, so I’m not sure it will bind to the fish quite as well, though. If you give it a go, please stop by to let us know how it turned out.
Can a stainless steel pan be used vs the cast iron?
Sure!
Cooked this tonight. It was so flavorful. We didn’t quite get the searing down but still good. Looking forward to trying more recipes.
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So glad you enjoyed the recipe!
This was delicious. I served it with seasoned cauliflower rice. The fish was so flakey and flavorful and it was easy to prepare and cook and leaves you satisfied but not overful.
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Wonderful, Linda! Thank you.