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Zesty Crunch Garlic Lemon Cod

Zesty Crunch Garlic Lemon Cod for a Fresh Dinner Delight

Zesty Crunch Garlic Lemon Cod is a delightful dish that perfectly balances flaky cod with a burst of garlic and lemon.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cod
  • 4 fillets Cod flaky and tender
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil enhances flavor
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons Lemon Juice for acidity
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest brightens the dish
For the Crunchy Coating
  • 1 cup Quinoa cooked
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs can use gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper to taste
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Measuring Cups
  • Spoon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Coat cod fillets with marinade and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.
  3. Combine cooked quinoa, panko breadcrumbs, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and melted butter or olive oil in a bowl to form the crust mixture.
Cooking
  1. Remove cod from the refrigerator, coat with the quinoa mixture, and place on a lined baking sheet.
  2. Bake for 15-20 minutes until cod flakes easily and crust is golden brown.
  3. Optional: Broil for an additional 2-3 minutes for extra crispiness.
  4. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Pat the cod dry before coating to ensure better adherence of the crust. Customize the crust with herbs for additional flavor.

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