Baked Cod with Lemon and Capers (25-Minute Dinner)

Method

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

2. 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.

3. 3

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

4. 4

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

5. 5

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

6. 6

   In a large cast iron or non-stick skillet heat the remaining 2 Tablespoons olive oil over medium heat.

7. 7

   Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute or until the garlic is just fragrant.

8. 8

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

9. 9

   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 temperature of 145 degrees F. Garnish with Italian parsley and serve immediately.