Oven-Baked Cod with Lemon and Thyme Recipe
A simple and delicious baked cod recipe featuring lightly floured and pan-fried cod fillets finished in the oven with fresh lemon slices and thyme. Perfect for a quick, healthy meal with a citrusy aroma and tender, flaky fish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 24 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Fish and Coating
- 3 tbsp plain flour
- 4 cod loin fillets
For Cooking
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon, sliced
- ½ small bunch of thyme
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare flour coating: Heat your oven to 220°C (200°C fan/gas mark 7). In a bowl, tip in the plain flour and season it lightly with salt and pepper. Turn each cod fillet in the seasoned flour to coat evenly on all sides.
- Pan fry the cod: Heat half of the olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the floured cod fillets and fry each side for about 2 minutes or until golden brown. This step helps develop a light crust and locks in moisture.
- Arrange for baking: Transfer the browned cod fillets to a roasting tin. Arrange lemon slices and sprigs of thyme on and around the fish. Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the fillets and herbs to add flavor and moisture during baking.
- Bake to finish: Place the roasting tin in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes or until the cod is cooked through, opaque, and flakes easily with a fork.
Notes
- Use fresh cod loin fillets for the best texture and flavor.
- Adjust seasoning in the flour to your taste by adding herbs or spices like paprika or garlic powder.
- Cooking time may vary slightly depending on thickness of the fillets.
- This method combines pan-frying and baking to create a crisp exterior and moist interior.
- Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
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