Baked Cod Recipe

Okay, we have been eating pretty well around here late. We've had everything from roasted chicken to beef bourguignon to soups and chili. Well, I decided I wanted something a little lighter and easier to fix for dinner tonight. I was thinking about salmon. But all the local store had was farmed salmon. So, I opted for the (alleged) wild caught cod.

I decided to troll the internet for recipes (which I love to do!) Anyhow, I make it a point to read the reviews now too. (I learned I should have done that after making a Paula Dean version of a pumpkin pie that turned out a lot more like a pumpkin cheesecake. I mean, it was Paula Dean, am I surprised?)

Anyhow, I wanted to share the most hysterical review I've read in a while. This was on a recipe for baked cod. The reviewer (not me! I only wish I could take credit for such a fantastic review) gave 4 1/2 stars out of 5 along with this:

"I thought this was a delicious, easy recipe. However my three children thought differently. My oldest child sat at the table with tears streaming down his face, my middle son was throwing up at the trash can, and my daughter sat with her arms drawn inside of her shirt saying she will not try anything on her plate. So I think I'll be making this recipe again next Friday. Thanks for a new way to torment my kids."

And, in case you were wondering, here is the recipe. I might just have to try it based on the review:




LEMON BAKED COD

1 lb cod fish fillet
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
paprika

Directions:


If fish fillets are large, cut into serving pieces.

Mix butter and lemon juice.

In another bowl, mix flour, salt and white pepper.

Dip fish into butter mixture; coat fish with flour mixture.

Place fish in ungreased square baking dish, 8x8x2 inches.

Pour remaining butter mixture over fish; sprinkle with paprika.

Cook uncovered in 350 degree oven until fish flakes easily with fork, 25-30 minutes. Garnish with parsley sprigs and lemon slices if desired.