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Lemon Garlic Butter Cod Bowls with Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Lemon Garlic Butter Cod Bowls with Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Enjoy these Lemon Garlic Butter Cod Bowls with Roasted Brussels Sprouts for a quick, flavorful dinner that pleases everyone.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Seafood
  • 4 fillets cod
Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 whole lemon juiced and zested
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
Vegetables
  • 1 pound Brussels sprouts halved
Grain
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa or rice
Garnish
  • fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss Brussels sprouts with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes or until golden and tender.
  3. While the sprouts are roasting, pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels.
  4. In a small bowl, mix melted butter, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  5. Brush the cod fillets generously with the butter mixture.
  6. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the cod fillets for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
Assembly
  1. Assemble the bowls with a base of cooked quinoa or rice. Add roasted Brussels sprouts and top with cod fillets.
  2. Garnish with fresh parsley and additional lemon zest if desired. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 75mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Pat the cod fillets dry before seasoning for a crispier sear. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.

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