Baked Cod with Lemon and Garlic

Steps

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1. 1
   Prepare the lemon butter sauce by combining fresh lemon juice, melted butter, extra virgin olive oil, and minced garlic in a bowl.
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2. 2
   Preheat the oven to 400°F.
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3. 3
   Mix together flour, ground coriander, sweet Spanish paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper in a bowl to create the seasoning mixture.
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4. 4
   Dip the cod fillets into the lemon butter sauce, then dredge them lightly in the seasoned flour mixture.
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5. 5
   Heat a small amount of olive oil in an oven-safe cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers (test by adding a water droplet).
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6. 6
   Place the floured cod fillets in the hot oil and sear for a couple of minutes on each side until they gain color, but do not fully cook them through.
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7. 7
   Turn off the heat and pour all of the prepared lemon butter sauce into the skillet, ensuring the cod is well coated.
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8. 8
   Transfer the cast iron skillet to the preheated 400°F oven and bake for about 10 minutes until the cod is fully cooked and flaky.
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9. 9
   Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Serve immediately with the lemon garlic sauce.
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