Baked Cod with Lemon

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 2

Place two shallow bowls on the counter. In one combine the lemon sauce ingredients: the lemon juice, 2 Tablespoons olive oil and butter. Stir until combined and set aside.

Step 3

In the other shallow bowl mix together the flour, paprika, oregano, basil, salt and pepper and set aside.

Step 4

Pat each of the cod pieces dry and then coat both sides with the lemon sauce and then the flour mixture.

Step 5

Shake any excess flour mixture off of the cod and place it on a plate. Repeat for each of the cod filets.

Step 6

In a large cast iron or non-stick skillet heat the remaining 2 Tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute or until the garlic is just fragrant.

Step 7

Place each cod filet in the skillet and cook on both sides for two minutes each.

Step 8

Turn the heat off, stir in the capers and the remaining lemon juice sauce and place the skillet in the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, or reachers an internal tempeature of 145 degrees F.

Step 9

Garnish with Italian parsley and serve immediately.