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Mediteranean Cod

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 906kcal

Ingredients

Mediteranean Cod

  • 1/2 cup White rice
  • 12 oz Cod filet
  • 3 TBSP Butter melted
  • 2 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ tsp Ground coriander
  • ½ tsp Paprika
  • 1 Lemon zested then cut into wedges
  • 3 cloves Garlic thinly sliced
  • 2 TBSP Capers
  • 1 TBSP Fresh cilantro garnish

Greek Salad

Dressing

  • 2 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 TBSP Red wine vinegar
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1/4 tsp Dried oregano more for sprinkling
  • 1/8 tsp Dijon mustard

For the salad

  • 2 cups Romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1/2 cup Cucumber sliced ¼-inch thick then quartered
  • 1/4 cup Green bell pepper chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cups Grape tomatoes halved
  • 2 oz Feta cheese cut into 1/4 inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup Red onion thinly sliced
  • 2 TBSP Kalamata olives pitted and halved
  • 1 TBSP Fresh mint chopped

Passion Fruit Spritzer

  • 8 oz Passion Fruit Juice
  • 8 oz Sparkling water

Instructions

  • Cook the rice according to the directions on the package. Once tender, season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover with a lid to keep warm.
  • Heat oven to 400°°F (205°C).
  • Prep cod: Prep cod ingredients per instruction above. Place cod into a baking dish. Melt butter in a small glass measuring cup. Once melted, add oil and pour over the cod.
  • Season cod with coriander, paprika, a large pinch of Kosher salt, and fresh cracked pepper. Top it with lemon zest, sliced garlic, and capers.
  • Cook cod: Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cod reaches an internal temperature of 140 degrees using a thermometer. While the cod is baking, make the salad.
  • Prep salad ingredients per instruction above.
  • Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, mustard, salt, and pepper to taste.
  • Arrange the ingredients for the salad in a bowl. Drizzle with the dressing and very gently toss. Sprinkle a few generous pinches of oregano and top with the mint leaves. Season to taste and serve.
  • Make the passion fruit spritzer: mix ingredients together.
  • Finish the rice: Once tender, season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover with a lid to keep warm.
  • Serve: Garnish the cod with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and chopped cilantro. Enjoy over rice with salad and passion fruit spritzer over ice.

Nutrition

Calories: 906kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 27g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 941mg | Potassium: 1435mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 2354IU | Vitamin C: 90mg | Calcium: 258mg | Iron: 3mg