Description
These Lemon Garlic Butter Cod Bowls with Roasted Brussels Sprouts are a delightful and nutritious meal option that combines flaky cod fillets with flavorful roasted veggies and fragrant herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
Cod Fillets:
- 4 cod fillets
Butter Mixture:
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Roasted Brussels Sprouts:
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts, halved
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or rice
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare Brussels sprouts: Toss Brussels sprouts with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20-25 minutes until golden and tender.
- Prep cod fillets: Pat dry the cod fillets with paper towels.
- Make butter mixture: In a bowl, combine melted butter, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat cod fillets: Brush cod fillets with the butter mixture.
- Cook cod: Sear cod fillets in a skillet until golden and cooked through.
- Assemble bowls: Create bowls with quinoa or rice base, roasted Brussels sprouts, and top with cod fillets.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with parsley and lemon zest. Serve warm.
Notes
- Ensure cod fillets are cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Adjust seasoning according to personal preference.
- Feel free to add other vegetables or grains to customize the bowls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Cod bowls, Lemon garlic cod, Brussels sprouts recipe, Healthy seafood bowl
