Whole30 Chile Lime Cod Fillets Recipes

CHILI, LIME & CUMIN COD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450°F.
• Coat oven safe pan with oil or cooking spray.
• Place cod in pan.
• Sprinkle chili powder, herb and salt.
• Roast 5-7 minutes until opaque.
• Melt butter in small saucepan.
• Add cumin and lime juice and cook for 1 more minute.
• Before serving drizzle butter mixture over cod.

CREAMY LEMON GARLIC COD

Steps:

• Pat the cod fillets dry with a paper towel and sprinkle both sides with sea salt. Put the fillets on a plate until you're ready to cook.
• Add the avocado oil to a large non-stick skillet and heat to medium-high. Carefully place the cod on the hot skillet flesh-side down (if your cod doesn't have skin, no worries...either side will work).
• Cook 3 minutes, until the cod is slightly golden brown. Carefully flip using a spatula (the cod is very tender and will likely break if you aren't gentle) and cook another 3 minutes
• Add the remaining ingredients to the skillet and gently stir them around. Cover the skillet and bring to a full but gentle boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is very fragrant and the cod flakes easily when poked with a fork, about 10 to 15 minutes. Note: if you have the time, you can simmer the cod over medium-low heat for 20 to 25 minutes for an even more flavorful sauce.
• Serve with your choice of side dishes and enjoy!

CHILI LIME COD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine vegetable oil, chili powder, garlic powder and salt. Sprinkle over fillets and rub evenly over all sides. Tuck any thin part of the fillets under for even cooking. Put prepared fillets in a medium or large ZIPLOC Brand Zip 'n Steam Bag, placing thicker portions toward outer edge of bag. Seal bag and place in microwave., Cook on high for 3-1/2 minutes for 1/2-in. thick fillets. If needed, continue microwaving at 30-second intervals until fillets flake easily with a fork. Let stand 1 minute before handling. Carefully open bag. Use spatula to remove fillets from bag., Spoon lime juice and butter over fillets. Garnish the fillets with parsley.

WHOLE30® CHILE-LIME COD FILLETS

Steps:

• Combine paprika, parsley, oregano, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and cayenne in a small bowl and mix well. Brush cod fillets with 1 tablespoon olive oil; rub with the spice mixture. Use all of the spice mixture and make sure they are well coated. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 12 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Place cod on a foil-lined baking sheet.
• Cook in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily and is opaque throughout, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt ghee with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a small saucepan. Add lime zest and juice and swirl the pan to mix. Serve the cod topped with the lime butter.